1 Franc Piedfort Essai, Djibouti

Main information

Country:
Djibouti
Years of Minting:
1948
Period:
French Union (1946-1958)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$3.50-$140.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Head of a waterbuck (large antelope).Palm spread at top between long horns.Either side of head a shell with fish underneath.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB ESSAI 1948

Reverse:

CÔTE FRANCAISE DES SOMALIS 1 F

Composition

Aluminium

Size

Weight:n/a
Diameter:n/a
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

1 Franc, 1948-1949

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2 Francs Piedfort Essai, 1948

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2 Francs, 1948-1949

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Value: $ 1.04-299.99

5 Francs, 1948

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Value: $ 1.04-229.99

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1 Franc Piedfort Essai, Djibouti

Main information

Reference Price

$3.50-$140.00

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Engraver:

Designer:

Obverse

Description:

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Edge

Description:

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