1 Franc Piedfort with Essai

Features

Issuer Martinique (Overseas France)
Type Pattern
Year 1897
Value 1 Franc
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Copper-nickel
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 3.64 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
67423
References KM# PE2,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
VG# 4311,
Victor Guilloteau; 1943. Monnaies françaises : Colonies, 1670-1942, métropole, 1774-1942. A. Barry, Paris, France.
Lec# 9
Jean Lecompte; 2007. Monnaies et jetons des colonies françaises (2nd edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Left facing portrait of a native from Martinique wearing traditionnal clothes. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
COLONIE DE LA MARTINIQUE

Translation:
French Republic
Colony of Martinique

Reverse

Value and date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE AU TRÉSOR
BON POUR 1 FRANC
1897
A. BORREL

Translation: Good for 1 Franc

Engraver: Alfred Borrel

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Comments

Note: double thickness.

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1897  Photo $ 1600

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 33057
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 UNC USD 1620.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31813
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 UNC USD 2040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Piedfort with Essai)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34443
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 UNC USD 1560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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