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10 Francs Essai Piedfort
1953 year| Aluminium bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#126101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Value within horns of a Zebu bull flanked by cluster of sprigs with map of country above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
FRANCS
MADAGASCAR
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs (Essai Piedfort) 1953 from Madagascar made of Aluminium bronze is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Essai Piedfort) 1953 coin.
