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10 000 Francs CFA Jesus
2014 year| Silver (.999) | 1000 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1984-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 10 000 Francs CFA 10 000 XOF = USD 17 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1000 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The coin features the suffering face with a crown of thorns. According to the biblical Gospels a woven crown of thorns was placed on the head of Jesus during the events leading up to the his crucifixion. It was one of the instruments of the Passion, employed by Jesus' captors both to cause him pain and to mock his claim of authority. It is mentioned in the Canonical gospels of Matthew (27:29), Mark (15:17), and John (19:2, 5) and is often alluded to by the early Church Fathers, such as Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and others.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JESUS NAZARENUS
MMXIIII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10,000 Francs CFA (Jesus) 2014 coin from Burkina Faso is that it has a unique shape, featuring a hexagonal design instead of the traditional round or square shape of most coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Francs CFA (Jesus) 2014 coin.
