1 Franc Union Française (Pattern) 1948 front 1 Franc Union Française (Pattern) 1948 back
1 Franc Union Française (Pattern) 1948 photo
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1 Franc Union Française Pattern

1948 year
Nickel brass 5.20 g -
Description
Issuer
Togo
Period
French Mandate (1919-1946)
Type
Pattern
Year
1948
Value
1 Franc
Currency
Franc (1924-1956)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
5.20 g
Thickness
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#86980
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1F.
TERRITOIRE DU TOGO

Translation:
1F.
TERRITORY OF TOGO

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc Union Française (Pattern) 1948 from Togo is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Togo. The coin was minted as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a prototype or sample coin for consideration, but it was ultimately not accepted or circulated. This makes it a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists.

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 Union Française (Pattern) 1948 coin.