5 Francs pattren of Turin

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IssuerFrance
Year1933
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight6 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Pierre Turin
In circulation to
Reference(s) VG#5245, Maz#2570, Gad#759, GEM#140.11 / 140.12
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
(Translation: French Republic)
Reverse descriptionTEST / 5 / FRANCS / 1933 / LIBERTE / EGALITE / FRATERNITE / 24 M/M. - 6 GR. in eight lines, between two vertical ears of wheat
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringESSAI 5 FRANCS 1933 LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 24 MM. — 6 GR.
(Translation: Trial Freedom Equality Fraternity)
EdgeReeded
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1933  - GEM 140.11 - Without weight and diameter information -
1933  - GEM 140.12 - With weight and diameter information -
Catalog ID1490983460
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