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2 Francs Essai
1948 year| Copper-nickel | 10.05 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10.05 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head and various crops,
divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE
2 F.
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1948 from French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) made of Copper-nickel weighing 10.05g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a local woman, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a baobab tree, which is native to the region. This design was created by the French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, and it was only used for a small number of pattern coins. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it is a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Essai) 1948 coin.
