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1 Franc Piedfort
1903 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1903 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Sugar cane stalk divides date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR 1 F.
1903
CONTRE.VALEUR.DÉPOSÉE.AU.TRÉSOR.
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1903 Guadeloupe Pattern 1 Franc (Piedfort) coin made of copper-nickel is that it features a unique design that was not ultimately adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse (front) side depicts a portrait of French Republic's allegorical figure, Marianne, while the reverse (back) side shows a stylized sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in Guadeloupe at the time. This design was intended to symbolize the island's rich agricultural heritage, but it was ultimately rejected in favor of a more traditional design featuring the French Republic's coat of arms. As a result, the Pattern 1 Franc (Piedfort) coin remains a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
