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2 Francs Piefort Essai
1948 year| Aluminium | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French West Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1944-1958) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 F.
AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE
Translation: French West Africa
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Francs (Piefort Essai) 1948 from French West Africa made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin, with only 100,000 minted. It was created as a trial coinage for the West African CFA franc, which was introduced in 1948 to replace the French West African franc. The coin features the profile of a young African woman on the obverse and the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the reverse. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
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 (Piefort Essai) 1948 coin.
