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20 Francs Essai
1955 year| Aluminium bronze | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Réunion › Réunion (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1955 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1816-1965) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned shield (coat of arms of Saint-Denis de la Réunion) divides value, ribbon below with "PRAETER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET" motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REUNION
20 FRS
praeter omnes angulus ridet
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs (Essai) 1955 from Réunion is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse depicts a stylized portrait of a local woman, while the reverse features a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in Réunion at the time. The coin's design was created by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various French coins and stamps. Despite being a pattern coin, it is still considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Essai) 1955 coin.
