Counterstamps On French 2 Franc Dated 1940: Any More Information?

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oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5246 Posts	Posted 04/12/2017 1:48 pm I would be interested to know if anyone has any information about these counterstamps, like who, when and why? The cross appears to be the same kind as that used on French Equatorial Africa coins from World war II. I can speculate that the V is for victory, but whether this was after or during WWII I do not know. The other side is just the regular side of the French 2 franc, but with flat areas from the punches on the other side. Report this Post to the Staff

Dave M Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 04/12/2017 3:47 pm This is a Cross of Lorraine counterstamp. My understanding is that coins (and banknotes) were stamped to show allegiance to the Free French during the war. I have a similar 1f Morlon of 1940 counterstamped with just the cross. I wish I had more info as well... Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17956 Posts	Posted 04/12/2017 3:48 pm The top counterstamp is a Cross of Lorraine, which was commonly used as a symbol by the Free French during WW2 - Lorraine having been one of the French provinces annexed by Germany in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War, which the French had never forgiven the Germans for. I'm puzzled by this being a 1940 French 2-francs. These coins were made of aluminium-bronze and should be yellow in color. They changed to aluminum (white color)in 1941. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
Dave M Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 04/12/2017 3:54 pm Oriole's could be dated 1941 or later. Mine of 1940 is the bronze-aluminum variety. Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5246 Posts	Posted 04/12/2017 7:00 pm @NumisRob, it is indeed Aluminum Bronze, and dated 1940. The true colour did not come out all that well in my picture. Report this Post to the Staff
Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1666 Posts	Posted 04/13/2017 10:36 pm I'm guessing the V is for Victory :) Report this Post to the Staff
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