2 Francs 1945 fourth Republic -aluminium [επιλυμένο]

Hello everyone

I have this 2 Francs 1945 his weight 2.18 grams and thickness is 1.00 mm( not an accurate measurement, little bit more than 1.00 mm )and diameter is 27 mm ,this coin is thinner for 0.8 mm from normal 2 Francs

Thanks for any help and update

Interesting. The related 50cts and 1fr Morlon come in a light and a heavy variant (as well as the 50cts and 1fr Bazor of that time), but for the 2fr this was not reported. Perhaps you discovered something new.

Example

50cts heavy: N#18127

50cts light: N#891

Maybe try to measure the coin with a caliper across the whole coin. Edges seems worn. This might explain difference in thickness at the edges. and the Gap you have when you stack the 1950 with the worn 1945.

if not clear let me know i’ll make a sketch to explain. 

Ma 1945 est 1.69mm et pèse 2.21g

Ma 1959 est aussi 1.69mm, mais pèse 2.16g.

Donc pas des différences. 

MSMIXX Coin. 
-0.3mm on a aluminum coin in this condition don’t seems abnormal.

your post was transferred to the French section by Frenchlover, same comments there. 

Sjoelund coins were already 0.11 down from nominal I would assume his coins are in a decent shape.

no known light variety for the 2frcs. 

i‘ll try to remember and check if i see something in July. 

Regards

Thx for the Info…

I tested some of my spare 2Francs Morlons (1941-1959)

There is a standard distribution for the weight and one coin gets a significant smaller width.

This coin is not more used than others

Yet, after several different measurements, I saw that the width of the rim varies from 1.50mm to 1.65mm.

So on this particuliar coin, it's a manufacturing variability (or wear ?)

Thanks for a such a detailed response ..

Best regards 

Here are mine, excuse me, not all have been measured, I got them before my scales and my caliper!

Thanks for measurements

Best regards