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1 Franc Piedfort
1948 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (French Equatorial Africa, 1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Front-facing rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) head, flanked by plants, grapes semicircle at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F.
TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN
Translation: Territory of Cameroon.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1948 Pattern 1 Franc (Piedfort) from Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1948 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. The coin's design features the profile of a young woman wearing a traditional headdress on the obverse (front side), and the reverse (back side) shows the denomination and the country's name in French, "CAMEROUN." The use of aluminum as the material for this coin is also notable, as it was a unusual choice for coins at that time. It's worth mentioning that the coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item, and it's considered a prized addition to any numismatic collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Piedfort) 1948 coin.
