Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
1 Franc Signature "O. Roty"
| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-2001 |
| 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 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 2% |
Reverse
Underneath the face value, an olive branch is surrounded with the French motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
1
FRANC
1989
Translation: Liberty · Equality · Fraternity
Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sower, symbol of the "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE"2 types exist:
KM # 925.1: O.Roty signature
KM # 925.2: signature preceded by D'AP - proof (separate sheet)
Different privy marks throughout mintages:
Owl 1958-74 Raymond Joly
Dolphin 1974-94 Rousseau
Bee 1994- Pierre Rodier
Horseshoe 2000-2002 Gérard Buquoy
How to understand the difference between normal and larger "0" for 1960:
