1 Franc Essai, raised design, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1948
Period:
French Overseas Territory (1946-1957)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

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Reverse

Description:

Dhow divides denomination and date.

Engraver:

André Rivaud

Designer:

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Obverse

Description:

Sitting Liberty holding grain spray and shield.

Engraver:

André Rivaud

Designer:

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Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

UNION FRANÇAISE RF A.RIVAUD ESSAI REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Reverse:

ETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS DE L'OCEANIE 1 FRANC 1948

Composition

Bronze-nickel (Nickel-Bronze)

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Edge:Plain

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1 Franc Essai, raised design, France

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