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2 Francs Cupronickel pattern
1948 year| Copper-nickel | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Sailing boat, a schooner used for cod fishing. Below, value separated by 2 cod filets.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAINT PIERRE ET MIQUELON
2 FRS
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1948 Pattern 2 Francs from Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a pattern piece, meaning it was created as a prototype or test piece for a potential coin design, but it was ultimately not chosen for production. As a result, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Cupronickel pattern) 1948 coin.
