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1 Franc Essai
1948 year| Copper-nickel | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Réunion › Réunion (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1816-1965) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Sugar cane plants divide value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REUNION
1 F.
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1948 from Réunion is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a trial piece, and only a small number were produced, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Essai) 1948 coin.
