1 Franc - Muhammad VI (Essai) 1347 (1928) front 1 Franc - Muhammad VI (Essai) 1347 (1928) back
1 Franc - Muhammad VI (Essai) 1347 (1928) photo
© CGB

1 Franc - Muhammad VI Essai

1347 (1928) year
Copper-nickel 5.76 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Ruling authority
Muhammad VI (1922-1929)
Type
Pattern
Year
1347 (1928)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Franc (1&nbspTNF)
Currency
Franc (1891-1957)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
5.76 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112629
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TUNISIE
1
FRANC
1928
A

Translation:
Tunisia
1 Franc
1928
A

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Nickel-bronze Essai of KM#250a
Lec#235 or #235a

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Franc - Muhammad VI (Essai) 1347 (1928) from Tunisia is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coinage, and its design was never adopted for regular circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.