2 Francs 1941-1959 front 2 Francs 1941-1959 back
2 Francs 1941-1959 photo
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur

2 Francs

 
Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) 2.2 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fourth Republic (1946-1958)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1941-1959
Value
2 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight
2.2 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
17 February 2005
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#677
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

A cornucopia on each side, lettering at top, value in middle with date below. Privy mark to right of date.
If there is a B or C Mintmark it is in the gap between the two bases, below date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE-EGALITE
FRATERNITE
2
FRANCS
1958

Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Edge

Plain

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