5 Francs Essai

€1.00
IssuerComoro Islands
Year1964
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs
CurrencyCFA franc (1945-1975)
CompositionAluminium
Weight3.73 g
Dimensions31.1 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E3, Lec#36
Obverse descriptionWinged Liberty bust left, date below, ships in background
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E S S A I L.BAZOR GB 1964
(Translation: Republic of France Pattern)
Reverse descriptionPalmtrees and coconuts surrounding denomination.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCHIPEL DES COMORES 5 FRANCS
(Translation: Comoro Islands)
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1964  - - 1 700
Catalog ID2120400390
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