The hole is surrounded by two oak branches, the letters `RF` and a Phrygian cap on top.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
R F
EM LINDAUER
Reverse description
The French currency above the hole. On each side of the latter the face value `5 CMES` which is underlined. All in bottom the year. The word essay is between the line and the C of `CMES`.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
LIBERTÉ· ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
5 CMES
1914
Edge
Plain.
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)