25 Francs Essai, French West Africa

25 Francs Essai, French West Africa, 1956 obverse image25 Francs Essai, French West Africa, 1956 reverse image
25 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    French West Africa flagFrench West Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1956
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
25 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.99-$190.00

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

25 Francs Essai 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 Phrygian cap. Divided date. NOTE: Privy mark above 19 of date G.B.L. Bazor signature on the collar.

Engraver:


Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded.

25 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


19 56 REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE G.B.L. BAZOR

Reverse:


ESSAI 25 Fs AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE

25 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium bronze

Size

25 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:8 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:2.08 mm
  • Edge:Reeded.
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