© Beth Waggoner
© Beth Waggoner
1 Franc Chambers of Commerce Coinage; Trial
1340 (1921) year| Aluminium bronze | 4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Chamber of Commerce |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad V (1906-1922) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1340 (1921) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.59 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Value
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR
1
FRANC
يقبل
في فرنك واحد
Translation: Good for 1 Franc
Engraver: Patey
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#247Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Franc coin from Tunisia was designed by French engraver and medalist, Louis-Oscar Roty. Roty was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous French 20 Franc gold coin featuring the profile of Marianne, the national personification of France. The Pattern 1 Franc coin features a similar design, with a depiction of a Tunisian woman wearing a traditional headdress on the obverse side, and a stylized image of a palm tree on the reverse side. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and culture, and it was intended to be used as a circulating coin in Tunisia. However, it was ultimately never released into circulation and remains a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
