2 Francs Essai, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1949
Period:
French Overseas Territory (1958-date)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$0.99-$117.00

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

Reverse

Description:

Kagu bird within sprigs below value.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Liberty sitting on throne, facing left holding lit torch in left hand. Assorted fruit in a cornucopia in bend of right arm.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE ESSAI G.B.BAZOR 1949

Reverse:

2 FRANCS NOUVELLE CALEDONIE

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

Weight:9.72 g
Diameter:27 mm
Thickness:2.6 mm
Edge:Smooth

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2 Francs Essai, France

Main information

Reference Price

$0.99-$117.00

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

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