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1 franc: CM.452-2017

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2017-11-20) by Popescu, A., Dr

Dating

Production date: AD 1941

Components of the work

Object composed of aluminium Diameter 22.8 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 1.6 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Marianne's head left wearing Phrygian cap, laureate. Several punch marks.

  • Text: REPVBLIQVE FRANCAISE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: obverse

  • Text: LIBERTÉ·EGALITÉ/FRATERNITÉ/1/FRANC/1941
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Value and date between cornucopiae

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.452-2017
Primary reference Number: 241614
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 July 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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