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2 Francs Essai, incuse design
1948 year| Bronze-nickel | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1946-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Bronze-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Dhow divides denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS FRANCAIS DE L'OCEANIE
2
FRANCS
1948
Engraver: André Rivaud
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Essai, incuse design) 1948 from French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) made of Bronze-nickel weighing 10 g is that it features an incuse design, which means that the design is sunken into the surface of the coin, rather than being raised above it. This unique design element gives the coin a distinctive look and makes it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Essai, incuse design) 1948 coin.
