© CGB
© CGB
1 Franc - Graziani - Aluminium
1943 year| Aluminium | 1.78 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
The denomination above the date and the French motto at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE-EGALITE
FRATERNITE
1
FRANC
1943
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Fraternity
1
Franc
1943
Engraver: Jean Graziani
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc - Graziani - Aluminium 1943 coin was minted during World War II, specifically in 1943, when France was under German occupation. The coin features the profile of General Philippe Pétain, who was the leader of the French State at the time. However, the coin was actually minted by the French Resistance, who used the coin as a symbol of resistance against the Nazi occupation. The coin was secretly minted in small quantities and was used to finance the Resistance movement. This makes the coin not only a rare and valuable collector's item but also a symbol of French resistance and patriotism during a difficult period in history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 4400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc - Graziani - Aluminium 1943 coin.
