2 Francs, France

2 Francs, France, 1941-1959 obverse image2 Francs, France, 1941-1959 reverse image
2 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1941-1959
  • Period:
    Fourth Republic (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Beaumont-le-Roger, France, Castelsarrasin, France (?-1946)
2 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$42.77

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:


A cornucopia on each side, lettering at top, value in middle with date below. Privy mark to right of date.If there is a B or C Mintmark it is in the gap between the two bases, below date.

Engraver:


Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Wreathed female head facing left, lettering around edge both sides, engraver's name behind head.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

2 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLIQVE FRANÇAISE MORLON

Reverse:


LIBERTE-EGALITE FRATERNITE 2 FRANCS 1958

2 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)

Size

2 Francs sizes
  • Weight:2.2 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:1.8 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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