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2 Francs Piefort Essai
1948 year| Aluminium | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#178420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
3 conjoined zebu heads flanked by sprigs, value within horns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
FRANCS
MADAGASCAR
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Francs (Piefort Essai) 1948 from Madagascar made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin, with only 100,000 minted. It was created as a trial coinage for a new currency system in Madagascar, which was a French colony at the time. The coin features the profile of a young Malagasy woman on the obverse and the French Republic's motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the reverse. Its rarity and historical significance make 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 (Piefort Essai) 1948 coin.
