© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Franc
| Silver (.835) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1895 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination and date below, within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE·
1
FRANC
1887
A
Translation:
Liberty Equality Fraternity
1
Franc
1887
A
Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Law 30JUL1891 has authorized 1 franc coins to circulate in Portugal with a value of 200 réis.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc 1871-1895 coin from France is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercié. Mercié was a prominent artist of his time and was known for his work on various coins, medals, and monuments. The coin features an image of the French Republic's allegorical figure, Marianne, on the obverse side, and the reverse side features the denomination and the country's name. The coin was minted during a time of significant change in France, including the establishment of the Third Republic and the expansion of the country's economy and influence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 A | 3305969 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 K | 1251748 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 A | 9852826 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 K | 5798220 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 A | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 A | 2010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 A | 3291930 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 A | 3244069 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 A | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 A | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 A | 3200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1871-1895 coin.
