کاتالوگ
| توضیحات روی سکه | Value inside a circle, offset to the bottom, made by the `OUEST AFRICAIN FRANÇAIS` and `1883` lettering. |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
OUEST AFRICAIN FRANÇAIS 5 1883 (Translation: French African West.) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Same as obverse. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
OUEST AFRICAIN FRANÇAIS 5 1883 (Translation: French African West.) |
| لبه | Plain |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1883 - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 7846368050 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: The 1883 5 Units coin for French West Africa reflects the Third French Republic's (1870-1940) vigorous colonial expansion. This period saw the consolidation of the Afrique Occidentale Française (AOF). The "Units" currency, distinct from the metropolitan franc, represents an early, localized attempt to establish a monetary system within the nascent colonial economy. This facilitated trade and administration, underscoring France's assertion of economic control in its West African territories.
Artistry: As a small, base-metal issue, the 5 Units coin likely adheres to a functional, academic style typical of late 19th-century French colonial coinage,