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1 Franc
| Copper-aluminium (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) | 4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1931-1941 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 5 August 1949 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Value encompassed on either side by Cornucopia (or horn of plenty, overflowing with produce, flowers, or nuts).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE-EGALITE
FRATERNITE
1
FRANC
1939
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Brotherhood
1
Franc
1939
Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 1941 production was struck under the Vichy regime in cupro-aluminium and 6,008,106 copies were struck in 1942 with corners marked with the 1941 vintage.Source: Le franc 2019
1931 Trial
