2 Francs - Muhammad VI (Essai) 1347 (1928) front 2 Francs - Muhammad VI (Essai) 1347 (1928) back
2 Francs - Muhammad VI (Essai) 1347 (1928) photo
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2 Francs - Muhammad VI Essai

1347 (1928) year
Silver plated brass 8.07 g 27.38 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Ruling authority
Muhammad VI (1922-1929)
Type
Pattern
Year
1347 (1928)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Francs (2&nbspTNF)
Currency
Franc (1891-1957)
Composition
Silver plated brass
Weight
8.07 g
Diameter
27.38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112628
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TUNISIE
2
FRANCS
1928
A

Translation:
Tunisia
2 Francs
1928
A

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Silver-bronze Essai of KM#251a; (written as KM#251 instead in Krause - which is wrong)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs - Muhammad VI (Essai) 1347 (1928) from Tunisia is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Muhammad VI, the Bey of Tunis, wearing a fez and a cloak, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of an olive branch and a crescent moon, which are symbols of peace and Islamic culture. This blend of styles reflects the cultural influences of Tunisia's history as a crossroads of civilizations.