1 Franc Essai, Maillechort
Features
| Issuer |
Guadeloupe
(Overseas France)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Patterns |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 68547 |
| References | KM# E5 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Obverse
Bust of an Arawak man with feathers on his headband, facing left, within circle and name of the designer A. Patey.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
GUADELOUPE ET DÉPENDANCES
Translation:
French Republic
Guadeloupe and dependencies
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Reverse
Sugar cane stalk divides date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR 1 F.
19
CONTRE.VALEUR.DÉPOSÉE.AU.TRÉSOR.
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| 1921 | 
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$ 1000 | Empty digits to be filled after Essai approval. | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 92
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MDC Monaco Auction 17 Lot 1487 
|
1 Oct 2025 |
UNC (Presque Fleur de coin) |
USD 1041.48
(EUR 900.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl | |||||
 |
MDC Monaco Auction 13 Lot Lot 2216
|
12 Oct 2023 |
UNC (NGC MS65) |
USD 983.62
(EUR 850.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © MDC Monaco Monnaies de Collection sarl | |||||
    |
Heritage Auctions 2016 September 8 - 13 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3049 Lot 31025
|
8 Sep 2016 |
UNC (PCGS SP64) |
USD 1057.50
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
    |
Heritage Auctions 2012 April 25-May 1 World & Ancient Coins CICF Signature Auction- Chicago 3019 Lot 24864
|
26 Apr 2012 |
UNC (NGC PF65) |
USD 2760.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
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