2 Francs Union française Essai

2 Francs Union française (Essai) - obverse2 Francs Union française (Essai) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Togo
Period French Mandate (1919-1946)
Type Pattern
Year 1948
Value 2 Francs
Currency Franc (1924-1956)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 10.3 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
75688
References KM# E5
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. Date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE
L.BAZOR GB
ESSAI
1948

Translation:
French Republic French Union
Bazor
1948

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Reverse

Slender-horned gazelle head divides value within sprigs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2F.
TERRITOIRE DU TOGO

Translation:
2 Francs
Territory of the Togo

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

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 VG F VF XF AU UNC
1948  Wing Photo $ 43

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs Union française (Essai)
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 2885
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 UNC USD 55.08
(EUR 51.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs Union française (Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs Union française (Essai)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 18
Lot 861
Internet Archive
31 Jan 2021 UNC USD 43.20
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs Union française (Essai)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs Union française (Essai)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 11
Lot 988
Internet Archive
22 Jun 2019 UNC USD 32.40
(EUR 30.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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