10 Francs Essai

Features

Issuer Democratic Republic of the CongoRepublic of the Congo (Léopoldville) (1960-1971)
Period Democratic Republic (1964-1971)
Type Pattern
Year 1965
Value 10 Francs
Currency Franc (1960-1967)
Composition Aluminium
Weight 2.83 g
Diameter 30.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
178180
References Lec# E1
Jean Lecompte; 2007. Monnaies et jetons des colonies françaises (2nd edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE NATIONALE DU CONGO
LEOPOLDVILLE
10
F
ESSAI
1965
GAB

Translation:
National Bank of the Congo
Trial

Engraver: Georges André Brunet

Reverse

Lion's head motif

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JUSTICE PAIX TRAVAIL
CvD

Translation: Justice Peace Work

Engraver: Carlos Van Dionant

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Head of Archangel Michael Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1965  Photo $ 86

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Francs (Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 10 Francs (Essai)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99147
Internet Archive
20 Nov 2022 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Francs (Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 10 Francs (Essai)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 13
Lot 160
Internet Archive
14 Dec 2019 UNC USD 86.21
(EUR 80.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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