© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
2 Francs Essai
1964 year| Aluminium | 2.21 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Comoro Islands |
|---|---|
| Period | Autonomous State of France (1961-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1975) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#114335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Palmtrees and coconuts surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIPEL DES COMORES
2
FRANCS
Translation: Comoro Islands
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
Essai of KM#5Interesting fact
The Comoro Islands 2 Francs coin was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps for different countries. Decaris' design for the 2 Francs coin features a portrait of a Comorian woman wearing a traditional headdress on the obverse, and a scene of a dhow (a traditional Arab sailing vessel) on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1964 as a pattern coin, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin was also unusual, as most coins are made of more durable metals like copper, silver, or gold. Despite its unique features, the Pattern 2 Francs coin is still considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Essai) 1964 coin.
