5 francs Mendès France Epreuve de contrôle

Issuer France
Year 1992
Type Coin pattern
Value 5 Francs (5 FRF)
Currency New franc (1960-2001)
Composition Lead
Weight 193 g
Diameter 50 mm
Thickness 10.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s) Émile Rousseau
In circulation to 17 February 2002
Reference(s) GEM#156.1, 156.2
Obverse description On the left, in relief, a pattern of broad, tangled lines symbolizing two works by Mendès France: `Gouverner, c`est choisir` and `Choisir`, and the face value, and on the right, recessed on three lines, `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE` and the year.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1992 5F
Reverse description Portrait of the statesman on the left ¾ of the coin. Intaglio engraving on the remaining quarter with the inscription: `Pierre Mendès France` on two lines.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering Pierre Mendès France ER
Edge
Mint Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage 1992 - - 1
1992 - - 1
Numisquare ID 4511574850
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