5 Francs pattern by Turin

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IssuerFrance
Year1929
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionSilver (.680)
Weight6 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Pierre Turin
In circulation to
Reference(s) GEM#140.1, Maz#cf. 2569, Gad#cf. 759, VG#cf. 5243 b
Obverse descriptionHead of the Republic on the right, wearing a laurel Phrygian cap; signed P. TURIN under the bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE - FRANÇAISE P.TURIN
Reverse description5 / FRANCS / 1929 / LIBERTE / EGALITE / FRATERNITE // TEST in seven lines, between two vertical ears of wheat.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 FRANCS 1929 LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE ESSAI
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1929  - -
Catalog ID9009843980
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