Katalog
| Emittent | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1921 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Franc |
| Währung | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Material | Brass |
| Gewicht | 4.75 g |
| Durchmesser | 27 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Reversbeschreibung | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Prägestätte |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Auflage |
1921 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7525503510 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: The 1921 1 Franc Ziguinchor coin arose from post-WWI economic instability in French West Africa. Ziguinchor, a key Senegalese port, faced acute shortages of official coinage. This scarcity compelled local authorities, under French colonial administration, to issue their own emergency currency (monnaie de nécessité). This brass 1 Franc served as a crucial medium of exchange, highlighting the city's initiative in addressing immediate economic needs and facilitating commerce.
Artistry: The 1 Franc Ziguinchor's design reflects its utilitarian purpose as a municipal emergency issue. The engraver, typical of such local pieces, remains anonymous; the stylistic approach prioritizes clarity and leg