1 Franc Essai, incuse design

€17,665.00
IssuerFrench Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Year1948
TypePattern
Value1 Franc (1 XPF)
CurrencyCFP Franc (1945-date)
CompositionBronze-nickel
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)André Rivaud
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E3
Obverse descriptionSitting Liberty holding grain spray and shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringUNION FRANÇAISE RF A.RIVAUD ESSAI REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
Reverse descriptionDhow divides denomination and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS DE L`OCEANIE 1 FRANC 1948
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1948  - With flat rim - 1 100
1948  - With raised rim - 1 100
Catalog ID4015615420
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