2 Francs Essai

€35,010.00
IssuerFrench Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Year1949
TypePattern
Value2 Francs (2 XPF)
CurrencyCFP Franc (1945-date)
CompositionBronze-nickel
Weight10 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness2.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E9
Obverse descriptionSeated Marianne adored with a winged phrygian cap (symbol of Freedom & Liberty) with a cornucopia (with fruits & nuts) in her right hand and a lighted torch in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE ESSAI G.B.BAZOR 1949
Reverse descriptionIsland`s landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS 2 F. DE L`OCÉANIE
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1949  - - 2 000
Catalog ID1195358870
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