1 Franc, France

1 Franc, France, 1849-1851 obverse image1 Franc, France, 1849-1851 reverse image
1 Franc coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1849-1851
  • Period:
    Second Republic (1848-1852)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Milled
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Strasbourg, France (?-1870), Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
1 Franc Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.95-$199.00

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

1 Franc Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination and year surrounded by a laurel, all surrounded by text

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Marianne facing left surrouned by text

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Milled

1 Franc Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE * FRANÇAISE. E.A. OUDINÉ F.

Reverse:

LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE· 1 FRANC 1850 A

1 Franc Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

1 Franc sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.1 mm
  • Edge:Milled

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