2 Francs Essai, incuse design

€17,666.00
IssuerFrench Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Year1948
TypePattern
Value2 Francs (2 XPF)
CurrencyCFP Franc (1945-date)
CompositionBronze-nickel
Weight10 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)André Rivaud
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E5
Obverse descriptionSitting Liberty holding grain spray and shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringUNION FRANÇAISE RF A.RIVAUD ESSAI REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
Reverse descriptionDhow divides denomination and date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringETABLISSEMENTS FRANCAIS DE L`OCEANIE 2 FRANCS 1948
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1948  - With flat rim - 1 100
1948  - With raised rim - 1 100
Catalog ID6276247930
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