100 Francs (Trial of Pierre-Alexandre Morlon) 1929 front 100 Francs (Trial of Pierre-Alexandre Morlon) 1929 back
100 Francs (Trial of Pierre-Alexandre Morlon) 1929 photo
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100 Francs Trial of Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

1929 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1929
Value
100 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27713
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESSAI
CENT
FRANCS
1929

Interesting fact

The Pattern 100 Francs (Trial of Pierre-Alexandre Morlon) 1929 is a rare and unique coin that was created as a trial piece for a potential new design for the 100 franc coin. It features a portrait of Pierre-Alexandre Morlon, a French engineer and inventor, on one side, and a depiction of the French Republic on the other. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was never officially released into circulation, and only a small number of trial pieces were minted. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a rare and valuable addition to any coin collection.