10 Francs Pattern

Features

Issuer French Equatorial Africa (Central African States)
Period French Union (1946-1958)
Type Pattern
Year 1958
Value 10 Francs (10 FCFA)
Currency CFA franc (1945-1960)
Composition Aluminium bronze
Diameter 23.50 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
345120
References KM# E8
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

Three giant elands (Taurotragus derbianus) facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE
INSTITUT D'EMISSION
1958
CAMEROUN
G. B. L. BAZOR

Translation: French Equatorial Africa Issuing Institute. Cameroon.

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Reverse

Denomination within wreath of wheat, cocoa pods and coffee beans.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESSAI
10
FRANCS

Translation: Pattern.

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Mark

Wing Lucien Bazor, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1931-1958)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1958  Wing Photo 2 030 $ 4.80 $ 4.80

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Francs (Pattern)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 2817
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 USD 76.67
(EUR 71.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Francs (Pattern)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 3315
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 USD 63.72
(EUR 59.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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