Katalog
| İhraççı | Ziguinchor, City of |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1921 |
| Tür | Emergency coin |
| Değer | 1 Franc |
| Para birimi | Franc (1795-1945) |
| Bileşim | Brass |
| Ağırlık | 4.75 g |
| Çap | 27 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round |
| Teknik | Milled |
| Yönlendirme | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | KM#Tn18, Lec#15, GadCol#11, El Mon.#10.2 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Two palm trees. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | SÉNÉGAL 1921 |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı | CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE 1FR J. BORY ✿ ZIGUINCHOR ✿ |
| Kenar | Smooth |
| Darphane |
J.BORY J. Bory, Paris, France |
| Basma adedi |
1921 - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 7525503510 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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