2 Francs, France

2 Francs, France, 1849-1851 obverse image2 Francs, France, 1849-1851 reverse image
2 Francs coin main info

Main information

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

Reference Price

$2.95-$258.70

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

2 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Valeur faciale et millsime dans une couronne forme de branches dolivier et de chne noues leur base par un ruban.

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Tête à gauche de la République en Cérès (Déesse des moissons).

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

2 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E.A.OUDINÉ.F.

Reverse:

LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE · 2 FRANCS 1851 A

2 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

2 Francs sizes
  • Weight:10 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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