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25 Francs Essai
1956 year| Aluminium bronze | 8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French West Africa |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1956 |
| Value | 25 Francs (25 FCFA) |
| Currency | CFA franc (1944-1958) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.08 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing, divides denomination, various crops.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
25 Fs
AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE
Translation:
Trial
French West Africa
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 25 Francs (Essai) 1956 coin from French West Africa is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial or pattern coin, and only a small number of them were produced. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, in 2017, one of these coins sold for over $12,000 at a Heritage Auctions event in Florida!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Francs (Essai) 1956 coin.
