5 Francs Essai, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1955
Period:
French Union (1946-1958)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$81.84-$359.00

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

Reverse

Description:

Sugar cane plants divides value.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI L.BAZOR GB 1955

Reverse:

REUNION 5 FRS

Composition

Aluminium

Size

Weight:3.5 g
Diameter:30 mm
Thickness:2.8 mm
Edge:Plain

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5 Francs Essai, France

Main information

Reference Price

$81.84-$359.00

Coin Design

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Obverse

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