Franc
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
comm. law. The name ofa French coin. Five franc pieces when not of less fineness than ten ounces and sixteen pennyweight in twelve ounces troy weight of standard silver, and weighing not less than three hundred and eighty-four grains each, are made a legal tender at the rate of ninety-three cents each.
Act of June 25, 1834, s. 1, 4 Sharsw. cont. of Story’s L. U.S. 2373.
See Foretgn coins.
See Foretgn coins.