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1000 Francs CFA Jesus
2014 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1984-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1000 Francs CFA 1000 XOF = USD 1.68 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#137501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The coin features the suffering face with a crown of thorns. According to the biblical Gospels a woven crown of thorns was placed on the head of Jesus during the events leading up to the his crucifixion. It was one of the instruments of the Passion, employed by Jesus' captors both to cause him pain and to mock his claim of authority. It is mentioned in the Canonical gospels of Matthew (27:29), Mark (15:17), and John (19:2, 5) and is often alluded to by the early Church Fathers, such as Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and others.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JESUS NAZARENUS
MMXIIII
Interesting fact
The 1000 Francs CFA (Jesus) 2014 coin from Burkina Faso is a unique piece that features an image of Jesus Christ on one side and the coat of arms of Burkina Faso on the other. It's made of silver (.999) and weighs 31.1 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Francs CFA (Jesus) 2014 coin.
