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© Numis27
2 Francs Essai
1948 year| Nickel brass | 10.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Réunion › Réunion (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1816-1965) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Sugar cane plants divide value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REUNION
2 FRS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1948 from Réunion is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse side depicts a stylized portrait of a local woman, while the reverse side shows a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in Réunion at the time. The coin's design was created by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps. Despite being a pattern coin that was not meant for circulation, it remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
