5 francs Mendès France Epreuve de contrôle

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IssuerFrance
Year1992
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs (5 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionLead
Weight193 g
Dimensions50 mm
Thickness10.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Émile Rousseau
In circulation to17 February 2002
Reference(s) GEM#156.1, 156.2#
Obverse descriptionOn 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1992 5F
Reverse descriptionPortrait 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPierre Mendès France ER
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1992  - - 1
1992  - - 1
Catalog ID4511574850
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