50 Francs Essai

Features

Issuer DjiboutiAfars and Issas (1967-1977)
Period French Overseas Territory (1967-1977)
Type Pattern
Year 1970
Value 50 Francs
Currency Afars and Issas Franc (1967-1977)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 7 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
178062
References KM# E6
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 phrygian cap, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
R. JOLY
1970

Translation: French Republic

Engraver: Raymond Joly

Reverse

Pair of dromedary camels: one standing, the other kneeling down; denomination above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERRITOIRE·FRANÇAIS·DES·AFARS·ET·DES·ISSAS·
ESSAI
50 F

Translation: French Afars and Issas territory

Engraver: Raymond Joly

Edge

Reeded

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
1970  Owl 1 700

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