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2 Francs - Norodom I
1860 year| Silver (.900) | 10 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| King | Norodom (1860-1904) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1860-1953) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield with crowned arms of Cambodia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEUX FRANCS.
Engraver: Henri Charles Würden
Edge
Reeded
Comment
There is also a type of 2 francs 1860 known as fruste, re-stamped in 1899 at the Phnom-Penh workshop with worn corners (Lec.70-Lec.71).
Interesting fact
The 2 Francs - Norodom I 1860 coin from Cambodia is interesting because it features a portrait of King Norodom I, who was the first king of Cambodia and ruled from 1860 to 1904. He played a significant role in the country's history and was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the government. The coin's design also includes the royal crest of Cambodia and the inscription "2 Francs" in French, which reflects the country's colonial history and the influence of the French Empire.
