25 Francs, French West Africa, 1956

25 Francs, French West Africa, 1956

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 25 franc coin
French West Africa, 1956
Obverse Image: Head of an allegorical female wearing a Phrygian cap, facing left.
Obverse Text: 1956 / REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / G.B.L. BAZOR
Reverse Image: Forward facing gazelle with stalks of wheat and corn.
Reverse Text: 25 FS / AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANCAISE
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1956
place used
French West Africa
Physical Description
aluminum-bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.23 cm x 2.71 cm; 3/32 in x 1 1/16 in
ID Number
NU.NU88584
catalog number
NU88584
accession number
259961
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
West African Currency
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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