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50 Centimes Chambers of Commerce Coinage; Piedfort Essai
1364 (1945) year| Aluminium bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Chamber of Commerce |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad VIII (1943-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1364 (1945) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR
50
CENTIMES
يقبل
في
٥٠
خمسين صانتيماً
ESSAI
Translation:
Good for 50 Centimes
Essai
Engraver: Patey
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Piedfort Essai of KM#246; double thicknessInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage; Piedfort Essai) 1364 (1945) from Tunisia made of Aluminium bronze is that it was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist in the field of numismatics and created many designs for coins and medals throughout his career. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a Tunisian woman wearing a traditional headdress, while the reverse depicts a stylized representation of a palm tree, which is a common motif in Tunisian architecture and symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors of Tunisian numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1364 (1945) | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (Chambers of Commerce Coinage; Piedfort Essai) 1364 (1945) coin.
