40 Francs Pattern, Central African States

40 Francs Pattern, Central African States, 1958 obverse image40 Francs Pattern, Central African States, 1958 reverse image
40 Francs Pattern coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Central African States flagCentral African States
  • Years of Minting:
    1958
  • Period:
    French Union (1946-1958)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
40 Francs Pattern Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.25-$81.64

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

40 Francs Pattern Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

9 palm tree branches.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Buffalo head facing front.

Engraver:

Georges Lay

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

40 Francs Pattern Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

AFRIQUE CENTRALE

Reverse:

BANQUE D'EMISSION 40 FRANCS

40 Francs Pattern Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium bronze

Size

40 Francs Pattern sizes
  • Weight:8 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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