© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
2 Francs Piedfort; silver
| Silver (.925) | 17.8 g | 26.50 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1979-1982 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 17.8 g |
| Diameter | 26.50 mm |
| Thickness | 3.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
The value on two branches, oak, and olive with the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
2
FRANCS
1981
Translation:
Liberty Equality Brotherhood
2
Francs
1981
Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Piedfort; silver) 1979-1982 from France is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in most coins. This makes it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists who appreciate the rarity of its silver content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 722 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 359 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 203 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Piedfort; silver) 1979-1982 coin.
