1 Franc aluminium, heavy type, France

1 Franc aluminium, heavy type, France, 1941 obverse image1 Franc aluminium, heavy type, France, 1941 reverse image
1 Franc aluminium, heavy type coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1941
  • Period:
    French State (1940-1944)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
1 Franc aluminium, heavy type Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.35-$8.44

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Franc aluminium, heavy type Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A cornucopia on each side, lettering at the top, the value in middle with the date below. Privy mark to the right of the date.

Engraver:

Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Wreathed female head facing left, lettering around edge both sides, engraver's name behind her head.

Engraver:

Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth The image shows both heavy KM#885a (bottom) and light KM#885a.1-3 (top) type

1 Franc aluminium, heavy type Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE MORLON

Reverse:

LIBERTE-EGALITE FRATERNITE 1 FRANC 1941

1 Franc aluminium, heavy type Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium-magnesium

Size

1 Franc aluminium, heavy type sizes
  • Weight:1.6 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.70 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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