RARE 1903 1 Franc, Guadeloupe - Great Condition - Low Mintage - French Dependency -

Obverse
Bust of an Arawak man with feathers on his headband, facing left, within circle and name of the designer A. Patey.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
A. PATEY
· GUADELOUPE ET DÉPENDANCES ·

Translation:
French Republic
Guadeloupe and Dependencies

Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey

Reverse
Sugar cane stalk dividing date below and the denomination on both sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BON POUR
1 F. 19 03
· CONTRE·VALEUR·DÉPOSÉE·AU·TRÉSOR ·

Unabridged legend:
BON POUR
1 Franc
19 03
· CONTRE·VALEUR·DÉPOSÉE·AU·TRÉSOR ·

Translation:
Good for
1 Franc
1903
Against Value Deposited to Treasure

Issuer Guadeloupe (Overseas France)
Period French Dependency (1635-1946)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1903-1921
Value 1 Franc
Currency Franc (1795-1960)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 5.6 g
Diameter 25.2 mm
Thickness 1.35 mm
Shape Icosagonal (20-sided)
Technique Milled