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2 Francs Essai
1948 year| Copper-nickel | 10.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1883-1949) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Head of a waterbuck (large antelope).
Palm spread at top between long horns.
Either side of head a shell with fish underneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS
2 Frs
Translation: FRENCH SOMALILAND
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1948 from Djibouti › French Somaliland (1896-1967) made of Copper-nickel weighing 10.3 g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin features a portrait of a young woman wearing a traditional Somali headdress on the obverse, and a depiction of a dhow (a traditional Arab sailing vessel) on the reverse. This design was created by the French engraver, Albert Mestre, and was intended to be used as a prototype for a new currency for French Somaliland. However, the design was ultimately rejected in favor of a more traditional design featuring the French Republic's symbols. As a result, this coin is a rare and interesting 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.
