© CGB
© CGB
1 franc Chambres de commerce essai en maillechort
1920 year| Nickel silver | 4.46 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#194418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Four lines in the field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRES. DE. COMMERCE. DE. FRANCE.
BON POUR
1
FRANC
Br. Al.
Edge
Milled
Comment
The word "ESSAI" on the obverse, on the right above the exergue.GEM
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 franc Chambres de commerce (essai en maillechort) 1920 is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial piece for the French Chamber of Commerce. It was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
