5 Francs Essai

€152,727.00
IssuerFrench Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Year1952
TypePattern
Value5 Francs (5 XPF)
CurrencyCFP Franc (1945-date)
CompositionAluminium
Weight3.75 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E10, Lec#23
Obverse descriptionSeated 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.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE ESSAI G.B.BAZOR 1952
Reverse descriptionIsland`s landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS 5 F. DE L`OCÉANIE
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1952  - - 1 200
Catalog ID3830736920
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