2 Francs from 1889 - FRANCE 1871-1940 - Third Republic

Cdb: U190115

Cérès ( With Legend )

Coin Description

Obverse : Ceres facing left; "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", and star above.

Reverse : 2 FRANCS at centre over (date), all encircled by olive branches; cornucopia, "LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE", fasces and A below.

Dimensions

Diameter ( mm )

Weight ( gr )

Thickness ( mm )

27,00

10,00

0,00

Features

Edge

Metal

Reeded

83.5% Silver

Mint Details

Mint

Mint Mark

Year

Paris

1889

Engraver's Chief

Engraver's mark

Jean Lagrange

Mintage

Circulation

Mint sets

Proof

100

Catalogue references

Le Franc

Krause

F.265/15

Remarks

For Exposition Universelle