France. 1 Franc 1916 - PCGS MS63
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France, Paris 1 Franc silver coin from 1916 featuring the Semeuse allegory by Oscar Roty, graded MS63 by PCGS.
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FRANCE. Paris 1 Franc. 1916.
- Value: 1 Franc.
- Year: 1916.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE and signature O. ROTY. Reverse: LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE · 1 FRANC · 1916.
- Grade: MS63 (PCGS).
1 Franc silver coin of the “Semeuse” type, with allegorical representation of the Republic sowing to the wind, by Oscar Roty, in a modernist style with great dynamism in the treatment of the drapery folds and the movement of the hair. The reverse features the value 1 FRANC over an olive branch, surrounded by the national motto, in a balanced and elegant composition. The piece shows well-defined reliefs, with original luster still perceptible beneath a multicolored patina with golden and bluish hues, especially visible on the reverse. The fields show slight marks typical of its grade, maintaining an overall harmonious and attractive appearance in keeping with its MS63 grade.
Disclaimer: For orders shipped outside the European Union, I want to leave absolutely clear that I do ship from Spain, which means that if the package is sent to any country outside the European Union, and/or inside the EU that has special tax agreement (example: Canary Islands), it might be stopped in your local customs and they might ask you to pay taxes. This is a customs legal procedure and it is completely out of our control. Thanks for your understanding.
FRANCE. Paris 1 Franc. 1916.
- Value: 1 Franc.
- Year: 1916.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE and signature O. ROTY. Reverse: LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE · 1 FRANC · 1916.
- Grade: MS63 (PCGS).
1 Franc silver coin of the “Semeuse” type, with allegorical representation of the Republic sowing to the wind, by Oscar Roty, in a modernist style with great dynamism in the treatment of the drapery folds and the movement of the hair. The reverse features the value 1 FRANC over an olive branch, surrounded by the national motto, in a balanced and elegant composition. The piece shows well-defined reliefs, with original luster still perceptible beneath a multicolored patina with golden and bluish hues, especially visible on the reverse. The fields show slight marks typical of its grade, maintaining an overall harmonious and attractive appearance in keeping with its MS63 grade.
Disclaimer: For orders shipped outside the European Union, I want to leave absolutely clear that I do ship from Spain, which means that if the package is sent to any country outside the European Union, and/or inside the EU that has special tax agreement (example: Canary Islands), it might be stopped in your local customs and they might ask you to pay taxes. This is a customs legal procedure and it is completely out of our control. Thanks for your understanding.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
1916 - PCGS MS63
Denomination
1 Franc
Condition
Graded
Certification number
MS63
Certified
PCGS
Coin type
Modern world coins (non Euro coins post-1960)
