1 Franc Bône Chamber of Commerce; Trial ND
1915 year| Copper | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Bône (Department of Constantine) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bône Chamber of Commerce |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-02 |
| Numista | N#159273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Only one known example: Musée Numismatique Puig, Perpignan.
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who is known for his work on various French coins and medals. The obverse of the coin features a woman's head, representing the Republic of France, while the reverse features a shield with the initials "RF" (République Française) and a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin was minted in 1915 as a trial piece for a new series of coins for the French colonies in North Africa, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. Today, it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
