© LOUIS Romain
© LOUIS Romain
10 Francs CFA Essai
1974 year| Aluminium bronze | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Central African States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Central African States |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 10 Francs CFA 10 XAF = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
10
FRANCS
Translation: Trial
Engravers: Gabriel Bernard, Lucien Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs CFA (Essai) 1974 from Central African States made of Aluminium bronze weighing 4g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a young woman representing the Central African Republic, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in African culture. This design was created by the French engraver and sculptor, Auguste C. Pinton, and was only produced as a pattern coin, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs CFA (Essai) 1974 coin.
