2 Francs

2 Francs - obverse2 Francs - reverse

Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur

Features

Issuer France
Period Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1898-1920
Value 2 Francs
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 25 June 1928
Number
N#
680
References F# 266,
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc (10th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
Gad# 532,
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.
KM# 845.1,
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.
KM# 845.2,
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.
Schön# 188
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Figure, left, sowing seed "La Semeuse"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
O. Roty

Translation:
FRENCH REPUBLIC
O. Roty

Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty

Reverse

Leafy branch divides denomination and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
2
FRANCS
1915

Translation:
LIBERTY·EQUALITY·BROTHERSHIP
2
FRANCS
1918

Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
C Castelsarrasin, France (?-1946)

Mark

Torch Henri-Auguste-Jules Patey, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1896-1930)

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1898  5 000 000 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 17 $ 19 $ 22 20% KM# 845.1
1898 FM 0.8% KM# 845.1
1899  3 500 000 $ 5.40 $ 7.10 $ 11 $ 20 15% KM# 845.1
1900  450 938 $ 22 $ 43 $ 54 6% KM# 845.1
1900 FM 49 062 0.4% KM# 845.1
1901  Torch 1 860 000 $ 4.20 $ 11 $ 13 12% KM# 845.1
1902  Torch 2 000 000 $ 4.30 $ 9.80 $ 13 $ 19 13% KM# 845.1
1904  Torch Photo 1 500 000 $ 2.40 $ 8.70 $ 14 11% KM# 845.1
1905  Torch 2 000 000 $ 7.10 $ 11 12% KM# 845.1
1908  Torch 2 501 808 $ 5.40 $ 9.80 $ 11 15% KM# 845.1
1909  Torch 1 000 265 $ 11 $ 13 $ 15 9% KM# 845.1
1910  Torch 2 190 000 $ 9.60 $ 9.80 $ 11 14% KM# 845.1
1912  Torch 1 000 000 $ 13 $ 16 $ 16 9% KM# 845.1
1913  Torch 500 000 $ 22 $ 33 $ 37 $ 37 6% KM# 845.1
1914  Torch 5 718 526 $ 5.40 $ 6.20 $ 11 $ 15 23% KM# 845.1
1914 C Torch Photo 461 647 $ 18 $ 23 $ 30 $ 54 $ 110 10% KM# 845.2
1915  Torch Photo 13 963 409 $ 4.30 $ 5.30 $ 5.30 $ 5.40 $ 8.60 $ 8.60 $ 15 36% KM# 845.1
1916  Torch 17 886 653 $ 5.60 $ 5.70 $ 8.10 $ 11 $ 18 40% KM# 845.1
1917  Torch Photo 16 555 357 $ 5.60 $ 5.60 $ 5.80 $ 6.50 $ 11 $ 14 39% KM# 845.1
1918  Torch Photo 12 026 147 $ 5.20 $ 5.20 $ 5.50 $ 8.70 $ 9.90 $ 15 35% KM# 845.1
1919  Torch Photo 9 260 934 $ 5.40 $ 5.40 $ 8.70 $ 9.60 $ 10 29% KM# 845.1
1920  Torch 3 013 677 $ 6.50 $ 8.70 $ 11 $ 40 12% KM# 845.1

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1127
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1904 Torch – KM# 845.1 UNC USD 162.82
(EUR 150.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232334
Lot 64305
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1914 C Torch – KM# 845.2 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232240
Lot 61446
Internet Archive
29 Sep 2022 1914 C Torch – KM# 845.2 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 129.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Heritage Auctions
World Coin Selections from the Morris Collection Monthly Online Auction 271928
Lot 37119
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2019 1914 C Torch – KM# 845.2 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 109.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1128
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1914 C Torch – KM# 845.2 F USD 18.45
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 10 Spotlight: France World Coins Showcase Auction 61352
Lot 22416
Internet Archive
10 Dec 2023 1915 Torch – KM# 845.1 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 FrancsPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232238
Lot 64475
Internet Archive
15 Sep 2022 1915 Torch – KM# 845.1 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2766
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1915 Torch – KM# 845.1 USD 11.94
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2767
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1915 Torch – KM# 845.1 USD 21.71
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 329
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1917 Torch – KM# 845.1 UNC USD 22.80
(EUR 21.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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