Catalogus
| Uitgever | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1921 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Waarde | 1 Franc |
| Valuta | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Samenstelling | Brass |
| Gewicht | 4.75 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Muntplaats |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Oplage |
1921 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7525503510 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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