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1 Franc Essai, Silver
1903 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1903 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1960) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sugar cane stalk divides date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR
1 F.
19
CONTRE. VALEUR. DÉPOSÉE. AU. TRÉSOR.
Translation:
Good For
1 Franc
Against Value Deposited to Treasure
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Essai, Silver) 1903 from Guadeloupe (Overseas France) made of Silver is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Essai, Silver) 1903 coin.
