Katalog
| Emitent | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1921 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Nominał | 1 Franc |
| Waluta | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Skład | Brass |
| Waga | 4.75 g |
| Średnica | 27 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Opis awersu | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Opis rewersu | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Krawędź | Smooth |
| Mennica |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Nakład |
1921 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7525503510 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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