1 Franc coin from France (French Republic, République française). The coin was circulated in 1942 - 1943 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: France
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Western Europe
Denomination: 1 Franc
Value: 1 Franc
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1942 - 1943
Year: 1942 - 1943
Numismatic period: Vichy France Etat Francais 1941 - 1944
Year demonetized: 2/17/2005
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Aluminium-magnesium
Diameter: 23 mm.
Thickness: 1.85 mm.
Weight: 1.6 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint: Paris
Obverse: 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
Obverse lettering: ETAT FRANÇAIS
Obverse translation: French State
Reverse: Denomination Above Date With Oak Leaves On Both Sides
Reverse lettering: TRAVAIL·FAMILLE· ·PATRIE· 1 ·FRANC· 1942
Reverse translation: Work·Family· ·Patriotism· 1 Franc
Edge: Smooth The image shows both heavy KM#902.1 (bottom) and light KM#902.1-3 (top) type
ℹ Themes: Emblem, Plant
