Coin France 2 Francs Laureate head -1939

The 1939 Morlon 2 Francs coin is a French coin. Its face value is 2 francs.

This coin is made of a copper and aluminum alloy. It weighs 8 grams and its diameter is 27 millimeters.

The obverse of the coin features a bust of the French Republic facing left. The Republic wears a Phrygian cap, adorned with a cockade. A composite crown of olive, oak and wheat surrounds the cap. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in an arc above the bust. The name of the engraver, "MORLON", also appears on this face.

The reverse of the coin features two cornucopias. The face value, "2 FRANCS", is indicated in words. The republican motto "LIBERTE-EGALITE-FRATERNITE" is inscribed in an arc above the cornucopias. The year of issue, "1939", also appears on this face.

Pierre-Alexandre Morlon is the engraver of this coin. The edge of the coin is smooth.