fmd_277342 - Essai de 1 franc Morlon en zinc 1941 Paris F.221/1 var.
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Price : 420.00 €
Type : Essai de 1 franc Morlon en zinc
Date: 1941
Mint name / Town : Paris
Quantity minted : ---
Metal : zinc
Diameter : 23,23 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 4,63 g.
Edge : lisse, plis de métal
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Le zinc a joué dans les champs
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : REPVBLIQVE - FRANÇAISE.
Obverse description : Buste drapé de la République aux cheveux courts à gauche, coiffée d'un bonnet phrygien orné d'une cocarde tricolore (centre guilloché, cercle lisse, cercle guilloché), sous une couronne composite de blé, chêne et olivier nouée par un ruban ; sous le ruban MORLON.
Reverse
Reverse legend : LIBERTE - EGALITE / FRATERNITE.
Reverse description : ESSAI / 1/ FRANC/ 1941 en trois lignes au-dessus du millésime encadré des différents, le tout entre deux cornes d'abondance symétriquement opposées.
Commentary
La frappe de cet essai date probablement de la fin de la guerre puisque les types Francisque étaient déjà prévus en 1941 pour remplacer la Marianne de Morlon. Cet exemplaire présente des plis sur la tranche, donnant l’apparence d’une pression trop forte, presque comme si cette pièce avait été frappée sans virole. Quelle qu’en soit la raison, on comprend pourquoi le zinc ne fut pas adopté pour frapper ce type.
The striking of this test probably dates from the end of the war since the Francisque types were already planned in 1941 to replace Morlon's Marianne. This example has creases on the edge, giving the appearance of excessive pressure, almost as if this coin had been struck without a collar. Whatever the reason, it is understandable why zinc was not adopted to strike this type
The striking of this test probably dates from the end of the war since the Francisque types were already planned in 1941 to replace Morlon's Marianne. This example has creases on the edge, giving the appearance of excessive pressure, almost as if this coin had been struck without a collar. Whatever the reason, it is understandable why zinc was not adopted to strike this type
Historical background
PROVISIONAL GOVERNEMENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
(26/08/1944-16/01/1947)
The Provisional Government of the French Republic (GPRF) is the name given to the French Committee for National Liberation (CFLN) led by General de Gaulle since June 1944 and in anticipation of the Allied landings. Recognized by the United States, little by little, the Provisional Government of the French Republic saw its authority extend to the liberated regions. This government was installed in Paris on August 31, 1944 and was reorganized in September to allow the entry of personalities from the internal resistance. This government remained in office until January 16, 1947, the date of the election of Vincent Auriol as President of the Fourth Republic. At its head are General de Gaulle, Félix Gouin, Georges Bidault and Léon Blum..
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