Wear
History!
Authentic circulated coin that has
been cleaned and lightly buffed to reveal the natural patina and character of
the coin. May have small dings, scratches, wear, and patina.
·
Hangs
on a 2.4mm Thick Stainless Steel 24" Long Military Style
Ball/Bead Chain
COIN INFORMATION:
| Years | 1942-1944 |
|---|
| Weight | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
Double-headed axe in the centre with an ear of wheat either side, lettering below. Lettering on top and bottom of axe and any mintmark to the left of the axe head
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S PACIS
LB
PETAIN
ETAT FRANÇAIS
Translation:
S Pacis
LB
Petain
French State
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Oak leaves either side of the central numeral, lettering above, lettering below with the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL·FAMILLE·
·PATRIE·
1
·FRANC·
1943
Translation:
Work Family
Country
1
Franc
1943
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Vichy France 2 Francs coin pendant necklace The Francisque Labrys double bitted axe fasces French rump state État Français World War 2 Nazi Germany aligned regime government collaboration invasion occupation coinage armistice Allier department Massif Central Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Rhône Alpes Cher Nièvre Saône Loire Maginot Line Battle of the Bulge Battle of France Paris Marshal Philippe Pétain Vichy Celestins Saint-Yorre Vichyste Aspe Valley Bearn Vichy