5 Francs Essai, Djibouti

5 Francs Essai, Djibouti, 1968 obverse image5 Francs Essai, Djibouti, 1968 reverse image
5 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Djibouti flagDjibouti
  • Years of Minting:
    1968
  • Period:
    French Overseas Territory (1967-1977)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$95.00

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

5 Francs Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Lyre antelope divides denomination.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne's head left wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the backgroud. Date below.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

5 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI L.BAZOR GB 1968

Reverse:

TERRITOIRE FRANÇAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS · 5 FR.

5 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

5 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:3.8 g
  • Diameter:31.1 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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