1 Franc Essai

€75,703.00
IssuerFrench Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Year1949
TypePattern
Value1 Franc (1 XPF)
CurrencyCFP Franc (1945-date)
CompositionBronze-nickel
Weight5.3 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E8
Obverse descriptionSeated Marianne adored with a winged phrygian cap (symbol of Freedom & Liberty) with a cornucopia (with fruits & nuts) in her right hand and a lighted torch in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE ESSAI G.B.BAZOR 1949
Reverse descriptionIsland`s landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS 1 F. DE L`OCÉANIE
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1949  - - 2 000
Catalog ID5039720360
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