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1 Franc, Cameroon, 1926

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) franc coin
Cameroon, 1926
Obverse Image: Head wearing cap and wreath, facing left.
Obverse Text: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE / A. PATEY / 1926
Reverse Image: Three branches.
Reverse Text: TERRITOIRES SOUS MANDAT DE LA FRANCE / 1 FR. / CAMEROUN
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Paris Mint
date made
1926
Credit Line
Treasury Department of the Cameroons
Physical Description
aluminum-bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .19 cm x 2.32 cm; 1/16 in x 29/32 in
Object Name
coin
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