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10 Francs Essai
1956 year| Aluminium bronze | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | French West Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1956 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1944-1958) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing, divides denomination, various crops.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
10 Fs
AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE
Translation:
Trial
French West Africa
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs (Essai) 1956 from French West Africa made of Aluminium bronze weighing 4g is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of a young African woman on the obverse side, surrounded by traditional African motifs. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in many African cultures. The coin's unique design and the use of aluminum bronze make it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Essai) 1956 coin.
