20 Francs Piedfort Essai, Djibouti

20 Francs Piedfort Essai, Djibouti, 1952 obverse image20 Francs Piedfort Essai, Djibouti, 1952 reverse image
20 Francs Piedfort Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Djibouti flagDjibouti
  • Years of Minting:
    1952
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
20 Francs Piedfort Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.50-$179.99

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

20 Francs Piedfort Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

2 boats, a dhow, ocean liner, denomination above, Djibouti harbour in the background.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

20 Francs Piedfort Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB 1948 ESSAI

Reverse:

COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS 5 FR·S

20 Francs Piedfort Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium bronze

Size

20 Francs Piedfort Essai sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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