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100 Francs - Ahmad II Bronze-gilt Essai
1357 (1938) year| Gold plated bronze (Bronze gilt) | 3.44 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ahmad II (1929-1942) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1357 (1938) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze (Bronze gilt) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tunisia in French, and Gregorian date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUnISIE
1938
Translation:
Tunisia
1938
Edge
Inscribed
Comment
Bronze-gilt Essai of X#3Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs - Ahmad II (Bronze-gilt Essai) 1357 (1938) from Tunisia is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Lucien Bazor. Bazor was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Ahmad II, the Bey of Tunis, on one side, and a depiction of a palm tree and the Tunisian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1938 as a pattern or trial coin, and it is made of gold-plated bronze, also known as bronze gilt. It weighs 3.44 grams and is a rare and valuable collector's item.
