2 Francs pattern of Roty, Semeuse

Reverse

An olive branch, under the face value, is surrounded by the motto: "LIBERTY - EGALITY - FRATERNITY".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE • EGALITE • FRATERNITE
2
FRANCS
1959

Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Of the 200 examples minted, only 100 have survived.

CGB.

There is a second reference work, in the book "essais monétaires et piéforts français", number 120.3.
Only 200 examples were minted, leaving only 100, 14 of which are already in collections.
This leaves 86 for the public.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Sur les 200 exemplaires frappés, seuls 100 ont été conservés.

CGB.

Il existe une seconde référence ouvrage, du livre essais monétaires et piéforts français, au numéro 120.3.
Seulement 200 exemplaires ont été frappés, il n'en resterais que 100, dont 14 déjà dans des collections.
Il resterais donc 86 exemplaires publics.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (pattern of Roty, Semeuse) 1959 from France made of Silver (.900) weighing 8.51 g is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who worked for the Paris Mint and designed many French coins during the 20th century. The Pattern 2 Francs coin features a unique design that showcases Decaris' artistic style, which is known for its intricate details and realistic portrayal of subjects.

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