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An essai is a type of trial strike, typically a non-circulating, non-legal tender coin with a slightly higher mintage than the usual pattern coin.
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Obverse
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Depicts Mariane's head left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap, modern ships lower left and right behind the head, date in exergue. Surrounded by the inscription "French Republic French Union", and the inscription "Essai" (a coin prototype) above date. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE |
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Reverse
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Depicts 3 conjoined zebu heads flanked by sprigs, value within horns of one head, country name below. 2 |
Edge |
2 Francs
First Republic, Essai
KM# E2
Characteristics
Type | Trial strike |
Material | Bronze Nickel |
Weight | 10.3 g |
Diameter | 27 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Coin |
Mint |
Paris Mint (A)
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