1 Franc (Piedfort Essai) 1948 front 1 Franc (Piedfort Essai) 1948 back
1 Franc (Piedfort Essai) 1948 photo
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1 Franc Piedfort Essai

1948 year
Aluminium - -
Description
Issuer
Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967)
Period
French Union (1946-1958)
Type
Pattern
Year
1948
Value
1 Franc
Currency
Franc (1883-1949)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#142254
Rarity index
94%

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:
CÔTE FRANCAISE DES SOMALIS
1 F

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Franc (Piedfort Essai) 1948 from Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted.