5 francs Pétain Essai en bronze nickelé de Bazor, type 1

€197,768.00
IssuerFrance
Year1941
TypePatterns
Value5 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionNickel plated bronze
Weight4 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to
Reference(s) GEM#142.17, Maz#2659, Gad#762, VG#5573
Obverse descriptionDressed bust of Marshal Pétain on the left; signed L. BAZOR on the edge of the bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+PHILIPPE PETAIN MARECHAL DE FRANCE+ / CHEF DE L`ETAT.
Reverse descriptionMarshal`s staff with two axes attached; S. PACIS on the top of the staff and P. PETAIN on the base, all between two oak wreaths; vertical TEST along the F.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTRAVAIL - FAMILLE PATRIE 5 E S S A I F 1941
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1941  - -
Catalog ID1246806020
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