5 Francs Essai, Madagascar

Main information

Country:
Madagascar
Years of Minting:
1953
Period:
French Union (1946-1958)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$5.99-$120.00

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

Reverse

Description:

Value above three conjoined Zebu heads, flanked by sprays, value within horns.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Female personification of the French Republic, wearing winged Phrygian cap with French tricolor left. Cargo ships in background.

Engraver:

Lucien Georges Bazor

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI 1953 L.BAZOR GB

Reverse:

5 FRANCS MADAGASCAR

Composition

Aluminium

Size

Weight:3.5 g
Diameter:31 mm
Thickness:2.9 mm
Edge:Smooth

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5 Francs Essai, Madagascar

Main information

Reference Price

$5.99-$120.00

Coin Design

Reverse

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Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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