Coin France 2 Francs Morlon - 1950

The 1949 2 Francs Morlon coin is a French coin issued by the Beaumont - Le Roger Institute. It has a nominal value of 2 francs and is made of aluminum. The coin weighs 2.2 grams and has a diameter of 27 millimeters. The mint is designated by the letter B, indicating Beaumont-le-Roger in France.

The obverse of the coin features a bust of the Republic on the left, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a cockade. The cap is placed under a composite crown of olive, oak, and wheat. The Latin inscriptions "REPUBLIQVE FRANÇAISE" and "MORLON" are present on this side of the coin. The engraver of this design is Pierre-Alexandre Morlon.

The reverse of the coin depicts two cornucopias. The face value of "2 FRANCS" is also indicated. The words "LIBERTE-EGALITE" and "FRATERNITE" are inscribed in Latin on this side. The year of issue, 1950, also appears on the reverse. As with the obverse, the engraver of this part of the coin is Pierre-Alexandre Morlon.