© Monnaies d'Antan
© Monnaies d'Antan
2 Francs Reverse without legend
| Silver (.835) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1871 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
The face value and date surrounded with a wreath of leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
FRANCS
1871
K
Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1870-1871 French 2 Francs coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in France. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the French currency system and stabilize the country's economy following the Franco-Prussian War and the establishment of the Third Republic. The coin's design, which features a wreath of oak leaves and the value "2 FR" on the reverse, was intended to symbolize the country's strength and resilience during this period of transition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 A | 823813 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 K | 559817 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 K | 1255958 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Reverse without legend) 1870-1871 coin.
