2 Francs, French West Africa

2 Francs, French West Africa, 1948-1955 obverse image2 Francs, French West Africa, 1948-1955 reverse image
2 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    French West Africa flagFrench West Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1948-1955
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
2 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$190.00

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

2 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops.

Engraver:


Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Marianne's head, facing left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap. Several ships in the background. Date below exergue line, followed by privy mark.

Engraver:


Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Plain

2 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L. BAZOR GB 1948

Reverse:


2 F. AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE

2 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)

Size

2 Francs sizes
  • Weight:2.24 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:1.94 mm
  • Edge:Plain
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