2 Francs, French West Africa, 1948

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Description (Brief):

One (1) 2 franc coin

Description (Brief)

French West Africa, 1948

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Bust of female figure facing left, wearing winged cap.

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Obverse Text: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE UNION FRANCAISE / 1948

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Reverse Image: Head of a gazelle with plants around.

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Reverse Text: 2 F. / AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANCAISE

Date Made: 1948

Maker: Paris Mint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Used: French West AfricaPlace Made: France: Île-de-France, Paris

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, West African Currency

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Credit Line: Carl H. Jaeschke

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.71.105.1223Catalog Number: 71.105.1223Accession Number: 297845

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: aluminum (overall material)Measurements: overall: .19 cm x 2.69 cm; 1/16 in x 1 1/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b5-0a7f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1919356

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