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2 Francs Piefort Essai
1948 year| Aluminium | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head and various crops,
divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 F.
AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE
Translation: French Equatorial Africa
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1948 Pattern 2 Francs (Piefort Essai) from French Equatorial Africa (Central African States) made of Aluminium 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, and its value can be significantly higher than its face value.
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.
