coin; franc (two)

Production date
1924
 Description
Two franc coin from France. On the obverse is Mercury seated left, caduceus at left, shield on right and date below. It reads "COMMERCE INDUSTRIE DOMARD INV. 1924". The coin was engraved by Joseph-Francois Domard hence his name on the coin. On the rear is the denomination in the centre with the words "CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE DE FRANCE BON POUR 2 FRANC BR.AL.

The chamber of commerce issued coins from 1920-1929 they were aluminium bronze with some aluminium coins in the lower denomination. This was after gold coinage was stopped and the franc debased after the First World War.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1924
Signature & date
On the obverse: "COMMERCE INDUSTRIE DOMARD INV. 1924".
On the rear: "CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE DE FRANCE BON POUR2 FRANC BR.AL.
Associated date
1924
Associated person
Associated place
France
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.6cm (Dia 1")
Accession number
1987-007-106

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