2 Francs - Louis II

1924 year


Copper-aluminium	8 g	27 mm

Description

Issuer	Monaco
Prince	Louis II (1922-1949)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1924
Value	2 Francs
Currency	Ancien franc (1837-1960)
Composition	Copper-aluminium
Weight	8 g
Diameter	27 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#6365
Rarity index	25%

Reverse

Shield below value within circle
NOTE: Thunderbolt mintmark of Poissy at left of shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CREDIT·FONCIER·DE·MONACO
REMB.JUSQU'AU 31XBRE 1926
2 FCS .
BON P. DEUX FRANCS

Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer

Edge

Reeded

Comment

A Crédit Foncier de Monaco fiduciary issue in the ancient archer Heracles type, these are legal tender necessity coins, known as "jetons-monnaies", redeemable until September 31, 1926.

trial 2 francs cupro-aluminium 1924 (photo MDC Monaco)