20 Francs Essai, Madagascar

20 Francs Essai, Madagascar, 1953 obverse image20 Francs Essai, Madagascar, 1953 reverse image
20 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Madagascar flagMadagascar
  • Years of Minting:
    1953
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
20 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.95-$150.00

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

20 Francs Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value above horns of a Zebu bull. Floral ornaments and native designs around. Map outline with sea waves above value.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Female personification of the French Republic, wearing winged Phrygian cap with French tricolor left. Cargo ships in background

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

20 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI 1953 L.BAZOR GB

Reverse:

20 FRANCS MADAGASCAR

20 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium bronze

Size

20 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:4 g
  • Diameter:23.5 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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