1 Franc Essai, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1896
Period:
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

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

Reverse

Description:

Face value and year.

Engraver:

Jean Lagrange

Designer:

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Obverse

Description:

Mercure's head, facing left wearing a winged helmet. Name of the island and name of the country aroudn the rim.

Engraver:

Jean Lagrange

Designer:

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Edge

Description:

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Obverse:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE LAGRANGE ILE DE LA RÉUNION

Reverse:

BON POUR UN FRANC 1896 CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE AU TRÉSOR COLONIAL ESSAI

Composition

Copper-nickel

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1 Franc Essai, France

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