France 2 Francs, 1959
pattern of Roty, Semeuse
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
2 Francs
Year
1959
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.51
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Francs from France. Issued in 1959. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 26 mm and weighs 8.51 g.
- Obverse
- The Republic on the left, under the features of a sower draped and topped with a Phrygian cap, with long hair, walking and sowing against the wind; in the background, behind the sower on the right, a rising sun, and, on the left ESSAI; below, in hollow O. ROTY.
- Reverse
- An olive branch, under the face value, is surrounded by the motto: "LIBERTY - EGALITY - FRATERNITY".
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1959
|
100 | (fr) Grand 2 |
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