5 Francs coin from French Somaliland (Xeebta Soomaaliyeed ee Faransiiska, Côte française des Somalis). The coin was circulated in 1959 - 1965 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: French Somaliland
Denomination: 5 Francs
Value: 5 Francs
Type: Standard Circulation Coins
Year: 1959 - 1965
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Diameter: 31 mm.
Thickness: 2.1 mm.
Weight: 3.5 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin Alignment ↑↓
Mint name: Monnaie De Paris
Mint country: France (864-Date)
Obverse: Marianne Head Left, Wearing A Winged Phrygian Cap.4 Ships In The Background.Date Below, Followed By Privy Mark.
Obverse lettering: Republique Françaisel.Bazor Cb1959
Obverse translation: French Republic
Reverse: Head Of A Waterbuck (Large Antelope).Palm Spread At Top Between Long Horns.Either Side Of Head A Shell With Fish Underneath.
Reverse lettering: Cote Française Des Somalis5 Fr·S
Reverse translation: French Somaliland
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Shell, Cow Or Bovine, Fish, Phrygian Cap, Allegory
