2 Francs - Brasserie du Casino - Cannes [06] ND front 2 Francs - Brasserie du Casino - Cannes [06] ND back
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2 Francs - Brasserie du Casino - Cannes [06] ND

 
Brass 6.10 g 30 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Trade tokens › Business tokens
Value
2 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Brass
Weight
6.10 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#422459
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Face value in a grenetis.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2F=

Unabridged legend: 2 francs

Edge

Plain.

Comment

The Casino Municipal, built between the Boulevard de la Croisette and the Albert Edouard pier, was inaugurated in 1907. In 1919, Mary & Warnery considerably enlarged it on the seaward side. The result remained unchanged until 1931. Destroyed and rebuilt. This casino had, among other ancillary activities, a restaurant service (source: Elie et Reynckens 1994, Jetons métalliques des cercles et casinos français et coloniaux, p. 40).