50 Francs Essai, Djibouti

50 Francs Essai, Djibouti, 1970 obverse image50 Francs Essai, Djibouti, 1970 reverse image
50 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Djibouti flagDjibouti
  • Years of Minting:
    1970
  • Period:
    French Overseas Territory (1967-1977)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
50 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.00-$119.99

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

50 Francs Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Pair of dromedary camels: one standing, the other kneeling down; denomination above.

Engraver:

Raymond Joly

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne's head left wearing a phrygian cap, date below.

Engraver:

Raymond Joly

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

50 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE R. JOLY 1970

Reverse:

TERRITOIRE·FRANÇAIS·DES·AFARS·ET·DES·ISSAS· ESSAI 50 F

50 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

50 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:7 g
  • Diameter:25.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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