1 Franc, France

1 Franc, France, 1948 obverse image1 Franc, France, 1948 reverse image
1 Franc coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1948
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
1 Franc Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.76-$32.49

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:

Sailing boat, a schooner used for cod fishing. Below, value separated by 2 cod filets.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Winged Liberty head facing left, modern ships lower left and right behind Liberty head, date in exergue.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

1 Franc Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB 1948

Reverse:

SAINT PIERRE ET MIQUELON 1 F

1 Franc Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

1 Franc sizes
  • Weight:1.35 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.62 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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