Catalogue
| Émetteur | Gabon |
|---|---|
| Année | 1971 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Valeur | 5000 Francs (5000 FCFA) |
| Devise | CFA franc (Central bank of Equatorial African States and Cameroon, 1961-1973) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Poids | 12.2 g |
| Diamètre | 32.5 mm |
| Épaisseur | 2 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | Raymond Joly |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | KM#E5 |
| Description de l’avers | Сoat of arms with circular lettering catting the official visit of the French President in Gabon. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | VISITE OFFICIELLE DU PRÉSIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE AU GABON UNION TRAVAIL JUSTICE 11 FÉVRIER 1971 FRANCS 5000 FRANCS |
| Description du revers | Bust of France President George Pompidou to left. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | GEORGES POMPIDOU R·JOLY ESSAI |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Tirage |
1971 - Proof - |
| ID Numisquare | 5793968340 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 1971 Gabon 5000 Francs Georges Pompidou essai coin reflects a crucial juncture in post-colonial Franco-African relations. Georges Pompidou, French President (1969-1974), oversaw a period where Gabon, under President Omar Bongo Ondimba, maintained close political and economic ties with its former colonial power. This pattern coin, featuring a foreign head of state, underscores the enduring partnership, symbolizing French influence and cooperation within the CFA franc zone.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is uncredited for patterns, the design almost certainly originated from the Monnaie de Paris, reflecting the French medallic tradition of the mid-20th century. The obverse would present a dignified, realistic portrait bust of President Georges Pompidou, with classical precision. The reverse would customarily display the denomination and Gabon's national emblem, likely its coat of arms, harmonizing national identity with the portrait's European style.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-aluminium-nickel, weighing 12.2 grams and measuring 32.5 millimeters, this essai coin shows superior technical qualities inherent to patterns. High-points for grading include Pompidou's hair, cheekbones, and nose, and fine details on any reverse emblem. Essai strikes feature exceptionally sharp details, often exhibiting full, proof-like luster, a result of multiple strikes on polished planchets, ensuring pristine surfaces and full relief.