2 Francs Essai, raised design, France

2 Francs Essai, raised design, France, 1948 obverse image2 Francs Essai, raised design, France, 1948 reverse image
2 Francs Essai, raised design coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1948
  • Period:
    French Overseas Territory (1946-1957)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
2 Francs Essai, raised design Reference Price

Reference Price

$295.00-$311.53

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, raised design Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Dhow divides denomination and date.

Engraver:

André Rivaud

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Sitting Liberty holding grain spray and shield.

Engraver:

André Rivaud

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

2 Francs Essai, raised design Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

UNION FRANÇAISE REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI

Reverse:

ETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS DE L'OCEANIE 2 FRANCS 1948

2 Francs Essai, raised design Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze-nickel

Size

2 Francs Essai, raised design sizes
  • Weight:10 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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