1 Franc, France

1 Franc, France, 1903-1921 obverse image1 Franc, France, 1903-1921 reverse image
1 Franc coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1903-1921
  • Period:
    French Dependency (1635-1946)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Icosagonal (20-sided)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1 Franc Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

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:


Sugar cane stalk dividing date below and the denomination on both sides.

Engraver:


Henri-Auguste Patey

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Bust of an Arawak man with feathers on his headband, facing left, within circle and name of the designer A. Patey.

Engraver:


Henri-Auguste Patey

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

1 Franc Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE A. PATEY · GUADELOUPE ET DÉPENDANCES ·

Reverse:


BON POUR 1 F. 19 03 · CONTRE·VALEUR·DÉPOSÉE·AU·TRÉSOR ·

1 Franc Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

1 Franc sizes
  • Weight:5.6 g
  • Diameter:25.2 mm
  • Thickness:1.35 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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