1 Franc Vichy French State - light type

€298.00
IssuerFrance
Year1942-1944
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Franc
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionAluminium-magnesium
Weight1.3 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.45 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to17 February 2005
Reference(s) F#223, Gad#471, KM#902, Schön#213, KM#902.1, KM#902.2, KM#902.3
Obverse descriptionDouble-headed axe in the centre with an ear of wheat either side, lettering below. Lettering on top and bottom of axe and any mintmark to the left of the axe head
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringS PACIS LB PETAIN ETAT FRANÇAIS
(Translation: S Pacis LB Petain French State)
Reverse descriptionOak leaves either side of the central numeral, lettering above, lettering below with the date
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTRAVAIL·FAMILLE· ·PATRIE· 1 ·FRANC· 1943
(Translation: Work Family Country 1 Franc 1943)
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
B
Beaumont-le-Roger, France
C
Castelsarrasin, France(?-1946)
Mintage1942  - F. 223/1 - Pattern -
1942  - F. 223/2 -
1943  - F. 223/3 - KM#902.1 - 205 563 897
1943 B - F. 223/4 - KM#902.2 - 68 082 000
1944  - F. 223/5 - KM#902.1 - 73 213 850
1944 B - F. 223/6 - KM#902.2 - 13 622 075
1944 C - F. 223/7 - KM#902.3 - large C - 74 859 005
1944 C - F. 223/8 - KM#902.3 - small c -
Catalog ID9840111710
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