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2 Francs Union française Essai

Issuer Togo
Year 1948
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Weight 10.3 g
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Obverse description Left-facing draped bust of Marianne wearing a winged Phrygian cap, her hair rendered in flowing waves with a radiating comb ornament. The legend REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE curves around the upper periphery. The engraver's signature BAZOR appears at lower left, with the initials GB at lower right. The word ESSAI and the date 1948 are inscribed in the exergue, separated by a decorative motif. A finely detailed landscape vignette is depicted in the lower field behind the bust.
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Obverse lettering REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE
BAZOR GB
ESSAI 1948
(Translation: French Republic French Union / Bazor / Essay 1948)
Reverse description A frontally depicted gazelle with long, slender horns rising to divide the denomination numeral '2' and the abbreviation 'F.' on either side. The animal is framed by lush tropical vegetation including corn and leafy plants flanking the central figure. A decorative beaded and floral garland arcs across the upper field. The territorial legend TERRITOIRE DU TOGO curves along the lower periphery in bold raised letters.
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