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5 Francs - Ranavalona III
| Issuer | Madagascar |
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| Year | 1895 |
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| Diameter | 37 mm |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of Queen Ranavalona III, depicted in three-quarter view, wearing a jeweled crown surmounted by a floral ornament, a draped veil, braided hair adorned with pearl drops at the shoulders, and a beaded necklace with a pendant cross at center. The legend RANAVALO MANJAKA 3 arcs around the upper periphery in bold raised Latin letters within a beaded border. The portrait is rendered in high relief in a medallic style characteristic of the John Pinches workshop. |
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| Obverse lettering | RANAVALO MANJAKA 3 |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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