© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs - Ahmad II Essai
1353 (1934) year| Silver (.680) | 5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ahmad II (1929-1942) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1353 (1934) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tunisia in French and value within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUNISIE
5
FRANCS
1934
ESSAI
Translation:
Tunisia
5 Francs
1934
Essai
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#261, with a different design for reverseInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Ahmad II (Essai) 1353 (1934) from Tunisia is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was issued in 1934, just a year after Tunisia gained its independence from France. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the country's transition from a French colony to an independent nation.
