1 Franc Essai

Features

Issuer DjiboutiAfars and Issas (1967-1977)
Period French Overseas Territory (1967-1977)
Type Pattern
Year 1969
Value 1 Franc
Currency Afars and Issas Franc (1967-1977)
Composition Aluminium
Weight 1.3 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
178044
References KM# E4
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Marianne's head left wearing a winged phrygian cap.
4 ships in the backgroud. Date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE
ESSAI
L. BAZOR GB
1969

Translation: French Republic

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Reverse

Lyre antelope divides denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERRITOIRE FRANCAIS DES AFARS ET DES ISSAS.
1 F

Translation: French Afars and Issas territory

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Owl Raymond Joly, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1958-1974)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  Owl Photo 1 700 $ 24

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Franc (Essai)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 16
Lot 898
Internet Archive
26 Sep 2020 UNC USD 26.97
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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