5 Francs Essai, France

5 Francs Essai, France, 1952 obverse image5 Francs Essai, France, 1952 reverse image
5 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1952
  • Period:
    French Overseas Territory (1946-1957)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$6.50-$245.70

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Francs Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Islands landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Seated Marianne adored with a winged phrygian cap (symbol of Freedom & Liberty) with a cornucopia (with fruits & nuts) in her right hand and a lighted torch in left hand.

Engraver:


Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

5 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE ESSAI G.B.BAZOR 1952

Reverse:


ETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS 5 F. DE L'OCÉANIE

5 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

5 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:3.75 g
  • Diameter:31 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth
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