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2 Francs Piefort Essai
| Issuer | Madagascar |
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| Year | 1948 |
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| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing draped bust of Marianne wearing a winged Phrygian cap, rendered in high relief in the Art Deco style characteristic of Bazor's work. Four sailing ships appear in the background field, evoking maritime trade and French colonial themes. The encircling legend reads REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE and UNION FRANÇAISE, with the engraver's signature L.BAZOR and the mark G.B. appearing at the base of the bust. The word ESSAI and the date 1948 are also present in the legend, confirming the trial strike status of this piece. |
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| Reverse lettering | 2 FRANCS MADAGASCAR |
| Edge | Plain. |
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