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1 Franc Essai, Maillechort
1921 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sugar cane stalk divides date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR 1 F.
19
CONTRE.VALEUR.DÉPOSÉE.AU.TRÉSOR.
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the early 20th century. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a young woman representing Guadeloupe, while the reverse depicts a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in the island at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the island's rich agricultural heritage and its connection to France.