France 100 francs 1955 - Cochet (Fourth Republic)

France · 1955 · 100 francs

Circulating coinAbundant

€0.64estimate

152,517,500coins minted

N688 KM919

RAReference number RARA-4QVKT

Circulating coin

Series of 100 francs by Cochet (1954-1959)

The coin's story

This 100 francs coin in cupronickel, 75% copper and 25% nickel, was designed by the engraver Robert Cochet (1903-1988). Post-war inflation led the State to strike higher denominations, and the 100 francs by Cochet appeared in 1954. The obverse shows Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap, holding a lit torch, the reverse places the value beside a sheaf of ears of wheat and olive branches. The type was struck from 1954 to 1959 in Paris and at Beaumont-le-Roger, whose coins bear the letter B between the branches. The 1955 date has 152,517,500 pieces in Paris. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 3 August 1966.

ObverseMarianne with the Torch

REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE • R COCHET

Design: The bust of Marianne to the right, wearing the Phrygian cap with a cockade, holding a lit torch.
Legend: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
Signature: an R within a C, behind the head.

RCEngraved by Robert Cochet

ReverseThe Sheaf

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 100 FRANCS 1955

Design: The value on the left, a sheaf of ears of wheat and olive branches on the right.
Motto: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
Denomination: 100 FRANCS.
Date: 1955.
Signature: R COCHET.

RCEngraved by Robert Cochet