1939 Essai Proof Silver Pattern Coin Tunisia 10 Francs - KM-E22 Silver NGC PF66

10 Francs - Ahmad II Essai


Issuer Tunisia
Type Pattern
Year 1358 (1939)
Calendar Islamic (Hijri)
Value 10 Francs (10 TNF)
Currency Franc (1891-1957)
Composition Silver (.680)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 112575
References KM# E22, Lec# 333


Obverse

Ruler, value and Islamic date in Arabic

Lettering:
أحمد باشا
باى تونس
١٠
فرنكات
١٣٥٨

Translation:
Ahmad Pasha
Bey of Tunisia
10 Francs
1358

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Reverse

Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date

Lettering:
TUNISIE
10
FRANCS
1939
· PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS ·
ESSAI

Translation:
Tunisia
10 Francs
1939
French Protectorate
Essai

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Reeded