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20 Francs - Ahmad II Essai
1358 (1939) year| Silver (.680) | 20 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ahmad II (1929-1942) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1358 (1939) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUNISIE
20
FRANCS
1939
· PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS ·
ESSAI
Translation:
Tunisia
20 Francs
1939
French Protectorate
Essai
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#266Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs - Ahmad II (Essai) 1358 (1939) from Tunisia is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was issued in 1939, just a year after Tunisia gained its independence from France, and it features an image of Ahmad II, the last Bey of Tunis, on one side and the Tunisian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the transition of Tunisia from a French protectorate to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1358 (1939) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs - Ahmad II (Essai) 1358 (1939) coin.
