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2 Francs Essai
1948 year| Bronze-nickel | 10.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
| Composition | Bronze-nickel |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#75680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
3 conjoined zebu heads flanked by sprigs, value within horns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
FRANCS
MADAGASCAR
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1948 from Madagascar, made of Bronze-nickel and weighing 10.3g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1948 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. The coin features the national emblem of Madagascar on one side and the value "2 Francs" on the other. The use of Bronze-nickel in the coin's composition gives it a distinctive golden color and makes it stand out from other coins. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in a limited quantity makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
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.
