1 Franc Piefort Essai, Madagascar

Main information

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

$67.54-$81.84

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

Reverse

Description:

3 conjoined zebu heads flanked by sprigs, value within horns.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne's bust left wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain.

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR G.B. ESSAI 1948

Reverse:

1 FRANC MADAGASCAR

Composition

Aluminium

Size

Weight:n/a
Diameter:23 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Plain.

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1 Franc Piefort Essai, Madagascar

Main information

Reference Price

$67.54-$81.84

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Engraver:

Designer:

Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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