Catalogo
| Emittente | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1921 |
| Tipo | Emergency coin |
| Valore | 1 Franc |
| Valuta | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Composizione | Brass |
| Peso | 4.75 g |
| Diametro | 27 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Zecca |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Tiratura |
1921 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7525503510 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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