© VN2011
© VN2011
1 Franc Signature "D'AP. O.ROTY" - proof
| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1991-2001 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.79 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
An olive branch, under the face value, is surrounded by the motto: "FREEDOM • EQUALITY • FRATERNITY"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
1
FRANC
2000
Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty
Edge
Plain
Comment
2 types exist:KM # 925.1: O.Roty signature (separate form)
KM # 925.2: signature preceded by D'AP - proof
The WC vintage list shows out-of-box emissions, this is an error.
The Gadoury does not include this error (reference 474b, "D'AP O.ROTY" lists only parts in BE quality).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the signature of the French artist, D'AP. O.ROTY, who designed the coin's obverse side. This signature is unique to the proof version of the coin and adds an extra layer of authenticity and value to the collectible.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6232 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 4938 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 5309 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 4566 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 4796 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 5319 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 6436 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 7404 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Signature "D'AP. O.ROTY" - proof) 1991-2001 coin.
