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1 Franc Essai
1948 year| Bronze-nickel | 5.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
| Composition | Bronze-nickel |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#75702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
3 conjoined zebu heads flanked by sprigs, value within horns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
MADAGASCAR
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1948 from Madagascar made of Bronze-nickel weighing 5.3 g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Madagascar. The coin was created as a trial or pattern coin, and only a limited number were produced, making it a rare and valuable 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.
