5 Francs Essai, French West Africa

Main information

Country:
French West Africa
Years of Minting:
1956
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)

$0.99-$78.50

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

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:

Plain.

Obverse:

19 56 REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE G.B.L. BAZOR

Reverse:

ESSAI 5 F. AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE

Composition

Aluminium bronze

Size

Weight:3 g
Diameter:20 mm
Thickness:1.5 mm
Edge:Plain.

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5 Francs Essai, French West Africa

Main information

Reference Price

$0.99-$78.50

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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