Catalog
5 Francs - Ranavalona III
| Location | Madagascar |
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| Technique | Struck |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust effigy of Queen Ranavalona III wearing an elaborate floral and leafy crown, necklace, and a sash across her chest. The portrait is set within a beaded border, with a suspension hole pierced at the top of the field. No legend appears on the obverse. |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts two crossed spears or lances bound together with a decorative ribbon or cloth, set within a beaded border. A circular legend surrounds the central motif, and a suspension hole is pierced at the top. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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