FRANCE 

KM 876

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Face Value Diameter mm Weight g Thickness mm Edge Composition Rotation
1 franc 23.0 4.1   Reeded Aluminum-Bronze Coin
Obverse Reverse
Inscriptions along the rim 'Chambers of Commerce in France' in French. In the central circle: denomination.

The French Third Republic (1870-10 July 1940) was the political regime of France between the Second French Empire and the Vichy Regime.

Inscriptions - 'Trade industry' in French. In the center: Mercury seated left, below - the year of minting.

Mercury was god of industry in Roman mythology.