Catalogus
| Uitgever | Togo |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1948 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Waarde | 1 Franc |
| Valuta | Franc (1924-1956) |
| Samenstelling | Nickel brass |
| Gewicht | 5.20 g |
| Diameter | |
| Dikte | 23 mm |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | Lucien Georges Bazor |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Schön#4b, KM#E4 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Marianne`s head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date in exergue. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE L.BAZOR GB ESSAI 1948 (Translation: FRENCH REPUBLIC FRENCH UNION BAZOR TRIAL) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
1F. TERRITOIRE DU TOGO (Translation: 1F. TERRITORY OF TOGO) |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Muntplaats |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Oplage |
1948 - - 2 000 |
| Numisquare-ID | 4064336790 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: The 1948 1 Franc Union Française pattern for Togo reflects the post-WWII French Fourth Republic era. Togo, a UN Trust Territory administered by France, was central to the Union Française (1946), an initiative to redefine France's overseas relationships. This pattern signifies proposed monetary integration, unifying currency within the Union Française and superseding prior colonial issues. It highlights France's strategic efforts to consolidate economic and political influence during global decolonization.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is typically unrecorded, the design aligns with the post-WWII French numismatic aesthetic. This stylistic school often features allegorical representations of the French Republic, such as Marianne, symbolizing liberty, complemented by symbols of overseas territories or the Union Française. The design likely employs a classical or neoclassical