French West Africa 1 Franc, 1948

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French West Africa French West Africa
Currency CFA franc (1944 – 1958)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1948
Ruler French Union (1946–1958)
Composition Aluminium
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from French West Africa. Issued in 1948. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 23 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Marianne's head, facing left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap. Several ships in the background. Date below exergue line, followed by privy mark. (French Republic / French Union
Trial)
Reverse
Leptoceros gazelle head facing divides denomination, various crops. (French West Africa)
Edge
Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1948  Wing 104

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