2 Francs (Piedfort; aluminium) 1948 front 2 Francs (Piedfort; aluminium) 1948 back
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2 Francs Piedfort; aluminium

1948 year
Aluminium 4.39 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960)
Period
French Union (1946-1958)
Type
Pattern
Year
1948
Value
2 Francs (2&nbspFCFA)
Currency
CFA franc (French Equatorial Africa, 1945-1960)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
4.39 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#345122
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Front-facing rhim gazelle (Gazella leptoceros) head, flanked by plants, grapes semicircle at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 F.
TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN

Unabridged legend: 2 Francs.

Translation: Territory of the Cameroon.

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Francs (Piedfort; aluminum) 1948 from Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) made of Aluminum weighing 4.39 g is a rare and unique coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 10,000 pieces produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1948  104 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Piedfort; aluminium) 1948 coin.