© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs - Ahmad II Essai
1358 (1939) year| Silver (.680) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ahmad II (1929-1942) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1358 (1939) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUNISIE
5
FRANCS
1939
· PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS ·
ESSAI
Translation:
Tunisia
5 Francs
1939
French Protectorate
Essai
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#264Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 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 the image of Ahmad II, the last Bey of Tunis, who ruled the country from 1929 until his death in 1942. The coin's design and issuance were likely a symbol of the country's newfound independence and a nod to its rich history and cultural heritage.
