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20 Francs - Muhammad VIII Essai
1370 (1950) year| Copper-nickel | 5.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad VIII (1943-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1370 (1950) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
1950
20
FRANCS
TUNISIE
Translation:
1950
20 Francs
Tunisia
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#274Issue Set:
© Image courtesy of iNumis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs - Muhammad VIII (Essai) 1370 (1950) from Tunisia is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and French design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Muhammad VIII, the Bey of Tunis, in a traditional Arabic style, while the reverse side features the denomination and country name in French. This blend of cultures reflects the complex history and diverse influences of Tunisia during the time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1370 (1950) | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs - Muhammad VIII (Essai) 1370 (1950) coin.
