Catalogo
| Emittente | Togo |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1977 |
| Tipo | Non-circulating coin |
| Valore | |
| Valuta | CFA franc (1958-date) |
| Composizione | Copper (piedfort) |
| Peso | 98.72 g |
| Diametro | 45 mm |
| Spessore | 8 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Incisore/i | Josep Ramisa i Vallcorba |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#Pn3 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Coat of arms of Togo, surrounded by a mintmark (bell) to the left, the year in a small dot to the right, a mintmark between the lion’s paws and the denomination below. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
REPUBLIQUE TOGOLAISE TRAVAIL LIBERTE PATRIE RT 77 23 B 10000 FRANCS CFA (Translation: Togolese Republic Labour Freedom Homeland) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Bust of General facing left, engravers initials to right of bust, surrounded by the legend and date. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
GENERAL GNASSINGBE EYADEMA PRESIDENT 49g Ag tit 0`925 JRV . 1977 . (Translation: 49g silver 0.925) |
| Bordo | Plain |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1977 - Proof, bell, 23 B, piedfort - 5 |
| ID Numisquare | 1636313650 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: Issued in 1977, this 10,000 Francs CFA coin commemorates General Gnassingbe Eyadema, who seized power in Togo in 1967. His rule, extending until 2005, was marked by a one-party state and a pervasive personality cult. This high-denomination issue reflects Eyadema’s consolidation of power and nation-building during Togo’s post-colonial era. Such coins served as powerful propaganda, projecting stability and strength under his authoritarian governance.
Artistry: While the specific engraver remains uncredited, the coin’s aesthetic likely originates from a prominent European mint, such as the Monnaie de Paris, a frequent producer for Francophone African nations. The stylistic school is firmly rooted in academic realism, common for official state portraiture. The obverse would feature a dignified, often idealized, effigy of General Eyadema, emphasizing his authority. The reverse typically incorporated national emblems or symbolic representations of Togolese progress, rendered with clear, classical lines.
Technical/Grading: Cataloged as KM#Pn3, this coin is a distinctive piedfort, struck on an exceptionally thick copper planchet weighing 98.72 grams and measuring 45 millimeters. The piedfort designation indicates a special issue, likely a proof or presentation piece. Achieving a full, sharp strike on such a large copper blank requires considerable pressure, resulting in well-defined details, particularly on the highest points of Eyadema’s portrait (hair, cheekbone) and any intricate reverse motifs. Collectors should seek crispness in relief and pristine fields, often mirrored.