| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1947 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Dimensions | 31 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | André-Henri Lavrillier |
| In circulation to | 22 September 1939 |
| Reference(s) | GEM#146.1 |
| Obverse description | Left profile of Marianne wearing a plant crown. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE A. LAVRILLIER |
| Reverse description | Plant crown surrounding the face value and date. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | RF 5 FRANCS 1947 ESSAI |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1947 - (fr) Essai à 11 g - 1947 - (fr) Essai à 12 g - 1947 - (fr) Essai à 12,5 g - 1947 - (fr) Essai à 13,5 g - |
| Catalog ID | 1537683230 |
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