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100 Francs Piedfort Essai
1950 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Period | French Colony (1830-1962) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 100 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#159122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The value above date, flanked by wheat ears, country name below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100
FRANCS
1950
ALGERIE
ESSAI
Translation:
100
Francs
1950
Algeria
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1950 from Algeria made of Copper-nickel is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Algeria. The coin was minted as a trial or pattern coin, and only a limited number were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1950 coin.
