Obverse: A personification of Liberty (Marianne) wearing a wreath of leaves and flowers facing left, symbolizing the French Republic.
Obverse legend: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
Designer: E.A. Oudiné
Reverse: Denomination "1 FRANC" in the center, surrounded by a wreath of oak and olive branches, with the date "1872" below.
Reverse legend: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 1 FRANC 1872 K
Mint mark: "K" (indicating the Bordeaux mint).
Edge: Reeded
Denomination: 1 Franc
Country: France
Year: 1872
Mintage: 5 798 220
Metal: Silver (0.835)
Weight: ± 4.88 g
Diameter: ± 23 mm
Authenticity: Unconditionally guaranteed!