French Equatorial Africa 2 Francs, 1948
Essai
Information
Country
French Equatorial Africa
French Equatorial Africa
Currency
CFA franc
(1945 – 1960)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
2 Francs
Year
1948
Ruler
French Union
(1946–1958)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10.05
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
2.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Francs from French Equatorial Africa. Issued in 1948. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 27 mm and weighs 10.05 g.
- Obverse
- Buste à gauche de Marianne coiffée d'un bonnet phrygien ailé. Port et bateaux à l'arrière plan. Word Essai below the bust.
- Reverse
- Leptoceros gazelle head and various crops, divides denomination.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1948
|
2K |
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