1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type, France

1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type, France, 1942-1943 obverse image1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type, France, 1942-1943 reverse image
1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1942-1943
  • Period:
    French State (1940-1944)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.39-$14.99

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

1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination above date with oak leaves on both sides

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

An ax between wheat ears (Coat of arms or Symbol of the Vichy French State: 1940–1944) and the initials LB (where present) to right of the axe head

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth The image shows both heavy KM#902.1 (bottom) and light KM#902.1-3 (top) type

1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ETAT FRANÇAIS

Reverse:

TRAVAIL·FAMILLE· ·PATRIE· 1 ·FRANC· 1942

1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium-magnesium

Size

1 Franc Vichy French State - heavy type sizes
  • Weight:1.6 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.85 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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