1 Franc - Louis II

1924 year


Copper-aluminium	4 g	23 mm

Description

Issuer	Monaco
Prince	Louis II (1922-1949)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1924
Value	1 Franc
Currency	Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition	Copper-aluminium
Weight	4 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#5578
Rarity index	19%

Reverse

NOTE: Thunderbolt mintmark of Poissy at left of shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CREDIT·FONCIER·DE·MONACO
REMB.JUSQU'AU 31XBRE 1926
1 FC .
BON P. UN FRANC

Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer

Edge

Milled

Comment

A Crédit Foncier de Monaco fiduciary issue in the ancient archer Heracles type, these are legal tender necessity coins, known as "jetons-monnaies", redeemable until September 31, 1926.

trial 1 franc cupro-aluminium 1924 (photo MDC Monaco)