1 Franc 1898-1920 front 1 Franc 1898-1920 back
1 Franc 1898-1920 photo
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur

1 Franc

 
Silver (.835) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1898-1920
Value
1 Franc
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
25 June 1928
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#682
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Underneath the face value, an olive branch is surrounded with the French motto

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
1
FRANC
1915

Translation:
Liberty Equality Fraternity
1
Franc
1915

Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty

Edge

Reeded

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