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2 Francs Piedfort; nickel
| Nickel | 15.46 g | 26.50 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1978-1984 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 15.46 g |
| Diameter | 26.50 mm |
| Thickness | 3.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
The value on two branches, oak, and olive with the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
2
FRANCS
1979
Translation:
Liberty Equality Brotherhood
2
Francs
1979
Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Francs (Piedfort; nickel) 1978-1984 from France was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste-Émile Poure, who was also responsible for designing several other French coins during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 194 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 122 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 62 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 51 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 42 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Piedfort; nickel) 1978-1984 coin.
