Martinique 1 Franc, 1897 – 1922

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Martinique Martinique
Currency Franc (1795 – 1959)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1897 – 1922
Ruler Third Republic (1870–1940)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8
Diameter (mm) 26
Thickness (mm) 1.82
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from Martinique. Issued from 1897 to 1922. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 26 mm and weighs 8 g.

Obverse
Left facing portrait of a native from Martinique wearing traditionnal clothes. Legend around. (FRENCH REPUBLICCOLONY OF THE MARTINIQUE)
Reverse
Value and date within wreath. (Good for 1 Franc)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1922  350K € 22,00 € 27,00 € 30,00 € 44,00 € 160,00 — 55%
1897  300K € 27,00 € 27,00 € 38,00 — — € 1100,00 54%

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