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25 Francs Barbary sheep, silver essai
| Issuer | Niger |
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| Year | 1968 |
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| Weight | 8 g |
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| Obverse description | Central shield displaying the national coat of arms of Niger, flanked by two crossed spears with pennants, surmounted by a radiant sun motif. The denomination '25 FRs' appears prominently in the upper field, with the date '1968' in the lower field below the shield. The legend 'FRATERNITÉ-TRAVAIL-PROGRÈS' arcs around the periphery, and the word 'ESSAI' is inscribed beneath the coat of arms, identifying this piece as a pattern or trial strike. |
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| Reverse description | A Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia) rendered in bold relief, depicted facing forward as the central motif, with an additional sheep shown in the middle ground and lower left of the field, conveying a naturalistic scene. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER' encircles the design along the upper periphery. The composition is carefully balanced, presenting the animals with fine engraved detail characteristic of mid-twentieth-century French colonial-era essai coinage. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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