2 Francs Essai, Djibouti

2 Francs Essai, Djibouti, 1948 obverse image2 Francs Essai, Djibouti, 1948 reverse image
2 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Djibouti flagDjibouti
  • 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)
2 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$9.00-$229.99

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

2 Francs Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

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:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


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

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


n/a

2 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB ESSAI 1948

Reverse:


COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS 2 Frs

2 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

2 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:10.3 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a
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