18. 古代コイン 1944年 フランス西アフリカ 1フラン 第2次世界大戦中 ロンドン王立造幣局 マリアンヌ・フランクリ

1944 French West Africa 1 Franc Coin.

Minted at the Royal Mint in London, United Kingdom, during the wartime period.

Issued in a quantity of 15 million pieces, weighing 4 grams, with a diameter of 23 millimeters.

Composed of nickel brass, consisting of 79% copper, 20% zinc, and 1% nickel.

The obverse features Marianne, while the reverse displays "1 FRANC," "AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRAN?AISE," and a cornucopia.

This specimen exhibits significant patina, green deposits, corrosion, surface roughness, and wear.

Notably, the green discoloration around "1 FRANC" extending to the outer edge is prominent.

The 1944 general circulation issue was 15 million pieces, making individual coins not rare.

This specimen is not pursued for condition premium but rather for its 1944 issue year, wartime London manufacture, and historical context of French West Africa.

The item is housed in Franklin Mint's "Great Historic Coins of the World" dedicated display card, accompanied by stamps, postmarks, and Japanese commentary.