2 Francs Essai, France

2 Francs Essai, France, 1949 obverse image2 Francs Essai, France, 1949 reverse image
2 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • 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)
2 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$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.

2 Francs Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

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

2 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE ESSAI G.B.BAZOR 1949

Reverse:


2 FRANCS NOUVELLE CALEDONIE

2 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

2 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:9.72 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:2.6 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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