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1 Franc Essai
1948 year| Copper-nickel | 4.86 g | 23.05 mm |
| Issuer | French West Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1944-1958) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.86 g |
| Diameter | 23.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F
AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Pillon, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 19th and 20th centuries. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the French colonies in West Africa, while the reverse depicts a stylized image of a baobab tree, which is a common motif in West African art and culture. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and prosperity of the French colonies in the region.
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.
