2 Francs
1922 year| Brass | 8.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Evreux (Department of Eure) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 November 1922 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Face value and date in a circle surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE
: 2 :
FRANCS
1922
· EVREUX ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Put into circulation on 28/08/1922, this necessity coin was banned on 06/09/1922 by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, due to its close resemblance to the official issue of the Monnaie de Paris. It was redeemed until 01/11/1922.
Total value issued with the 1 franc: 3 million francs (source: B. CARRUESCO, Monnaies de nécessité gravées par la société Thévenon, Bulletin de l'ACJM, HS8, 2023).
Interesting fact
The coin features the image of a woman representing the Republic of France, with a laurel wreath on her head and a torch in her right hand. The image was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the early 20th century.