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2 Francs Union française Essai
1948 year| Nickel brass | 10.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Togo |
|---|---|
| Period | French Mandate (1919-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1924-1956) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#75688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Slender-horned gazelle head divides value within sprigs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2F.
TERRITOIRE DU TOGO
Translation:
2 Francs
Territory of the Togo
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs Union française (Essai) 1948 from Togo is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Togo. The coin was minted as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a trial or sample coin and was not intended for circulation. The design features a portrait of a young woman representing the Union Française, surrounded by the words "Union Française" and "République du Togo" on the obverse, and a stylized image of a palm tree on the reverse. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs Union française (Essai) 1948 coin.
