Coin France 1 Franc Laureate head - 1935

The 1 Franc Morlon coin, dated 1935, is a French coin. It has a face value of 1 franc and is made from an alloy of bronze and aluminum. It weighs 4 grams and its diameter is 23 millimeters. The obverse of the coin features a bust of the French Republic facing left. The Republic is wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a cockade, all surrounded by a composite wreath of olive leaves, oak leaves and ears of wheat. The inscription "REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE" is written in capital letters around the bust, and the name of the engraver, "MORLON", also appears on this face.

The reverse of the coin features two cornucopias. The face value "1 FRANC" is clearly indicated, accompanied by the Republican motto "LIBERTE-EGALITE FRATERNITE". The year of issue, "1935", is also present on this side. Pierre-Alexandre Morlon is the engraver responsible for designing both sides of this coin.

The edge of the coin is smooth. The Monnaie de Paris is the mint responsible for striking this coin. The mint mark of the Monnaie de Paris is present, and the privy mark is a wing, associated with Lucien Bazor, General Engraver of Coins from 1931 to 1958.