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1 Franc Essai
1948 year| Copper-nickel | 5.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head and various crops,
divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F.
AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1948 from French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) made of Copper-nickel weighing 5.3 g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse side depicts a stylized portrait of a young African woman wearing a traditional headdress, while the reverse side shows a pair of elephants flanking a palm tree. This design was created by the French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, and was intended to symbolize the rich cultural heritage and natural resources of the Central African States. However, the coin was never released into circulation and only a small number of pattern coins were struck, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
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.
