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1 Franc Piefort Essai
1948 year| Aluminium | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head and various crops,
divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 F.
AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE
Translation: French Equatorial Africa
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Franc (Piefort Essai) 1948 from French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin, with only 100,000 pieces minted. It was designed by the French engraver, Albert Decaris, and features a portrait of a young African woman on the obverse side, surrounded by the words "République Française" and "Afrique Équatoriale Française." The reverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in African culture. The coin's aluminum composition makes it stand out from other coins of the time, which were typically made of copper, silver, or gold.
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 (Piefort Essai) 1948 coin.
