100 Francs
France 100 Francs Cochet
France · 1955
A mid-20th-century French circulating coin featuring the head of Marianne and an olive branch design with a torch symbol.
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1955
- Denomination
- 100 Francs
- Metal
- Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel)
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Overview
A mid-20th-century French circulating coin featuring the head of Marianne and an olive branch design with a torch symbol.
Historical significance
Issued during the Fourth French Republic, a period of post-WWII reconstruction and high inflation which necessitated higher denomination coinage like this 100 Franc piece.
Obverse (front)
The head of Marianne facing right, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a cockade. Inscriptions: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Small 'B' mint mark behind the head. Designed by Robert Cochet.
Reverse (back)
Denomination '100 FRANCS' above a mixed branch of olive, wheat, and laurel. The motto 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' is at the top. The date 1955 and engraver signature 'R. COCHET' at base.
Estimated value
$0.50-$1.50 in circulated condition; $5-$10 in Mint State (UNC)
What drives this coin's value
Mint state condition and original luster are the primary value drivers, as circulated examples are extremely common and worth little above face value context.
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated; shows original luster with some light surface scratches (bag marks) visible under the plastic holder.
Mintage & rarity
Common; mintage of approximately 48,000,000 for this specific date and mint.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check for the proper weight of 6 grams; counterfeits are rare for this low-value base metal coin, but focus on the crispness of the lettering.
Notable varieties & errors
There are minor variations in the 'B' mint mark placement and two privy marks on the reverse (Cornucopia and Wing/Bird). Only the 1958 and 1959 dates are rare in this series; 1955 is very common accurately identified by the 'B' mark for Beaumont-le-Roger minting site used to assist the Paris mint during high volume production years. Check for 1954 small 'B' vs large 'B' varieties on earlier years of this type.
Similar coins
The 10, 20, and 50 Franc coins of the same era share similar designs but differ in size and denominations.
Care & preservation
Store in PVC-free flips or capsules to prevent environmental toning; handle by the edges and avoid cleaning as it removes the original surface luster.
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