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2 Francs Piedfort Essai
1949 year| Aluminium | - | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1946-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription and island scene divide denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS
FRANÇAIS
DE
L'OCÉANIE
2 F.
Translation: French Oceania Establishments
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1949 from French Polynesia is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 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 Essai) 1949 coin.
