1 Franc, French West Africa

1 Franc, French West Africa, 1944 obverse image1 Franc, French West Africa, 1944 reverse image
1 Franc coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    French West Africa flagFrench West Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1944
  • Period:
    Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
1 Franc Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.50-$75.00

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:


Value encompassed on either side by Cornucopia (or horn of plenty, overflowing with produce, flowers or nuts).

Engraver:


Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Marianne's head left wearing a phrygian cap decorated with a composite wreath made of olive tree leaves, oak and wheat.

Engraver:


Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

1 Franc Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPVBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Reverse:


AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE 1 FRANC 1944

1 Franc Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)

Size

1 Franc sizes
  • Weight:4 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.37 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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