50 Francs - Muhammad VIII (Essai) 1370 (1950) front 50 Francs - Muhammad VIII (Essai) 1370 (1950) back
50 Francs - Muhammad VIII (Essai) 1370 (1950) photo
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50 Francs - Muhammad VIII Essai

1370 (1950) year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Ruling authority
Muhammad VIII (1943-1957)
Type
Pattern
Year
1370 (1950)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Francs (50&nbspTNF)
Currency
Franc (1891-1957)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112525
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1950
50
FRANCS
TUNISIE

Translation:
1950
50 Francs
Tunisia

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Essai of KM#275

Issue Set:

© Image courtesy of iNumis

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Francs - Muhammad VIII (Essai) 1370 (1950) coin from Tunisia is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1950 as a trial or pattern coin, which means it was not meant for circulation and was only produced in limited quantities. This coin is particularly interesting because it features a portrait of Muhammad VIII, the Bey of Tunis, on one side, and the Tunisian coat of arms on the other. The coin's design and mintage were overseen by the French mint, which was responsible for producing coins for Tunisia at the time. This coin is a valuable collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1370 (1950)  1100 - - - - - -

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