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5 Francs - Ahmad II Reverse Essai
| Issuer | French Protectorate of Tunisia |
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| Year | 1935 |
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| Value | 5 Francs (5 TNF) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a decorative typographic design featuring the denomination numeral '5' prominently displayed in the center of the field, flanked symmetrically by elaborate arabesques and foliate scroll ornaments in the Art Deco style. The legend 'TUNISIE' arcs across the upper field and 'FRANCS' across the lower field, both rendered in bold serif lettering. Intricate floral and vegetal motifs fill the corners and borders, framing the central numeral with a rich ornamental composition characteristic of Bazor's engraving style. The word 'ESSAI' appears discreetly in the right field, identifying this piece as a pattern strike. A beaded inner border and reeded edge complete the design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse of this essai strike is entirely plain and uniface, presenting a smooth, unadorned field with no legend, device, or inscription of any kind. This blank reverse is characteristic of a single-sided pattern or trial piece, produced solely to demonstrate the obverse die design for approval purposes. The reeded edge is visible around the circumference. |
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| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris, France |
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