© CGB
© CGB
1 Franc Essai
1948 year| Copper-nickel | 5.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1883-1949) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Head of a waterbuck (large antelope).
Palm spread at top between long horns.
Either side of head a shell with fish underneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS
1 F
Translation: FRENCH SOMALILAND
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1948 from Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) made of Copper-nickel weighing 5.3 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted in 1948 as a trial coin, and it features a distinctive design that sets it apart from other coins of the time. The obverse of the coin features the profile of a young woman wearing a traditional Somali headdress, while the reverse depicts a camel standing on a desert landscape. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of African history.
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.
