© CGB
© CGB
5 centimes Lindauer Essai en bronze aluminium, perforé
1937 year| Aluminium bronze | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
5 C MES
1937
Unabridged legend:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
CENTIMES
Translation:
LIBERTY EQUALITY
BROTHERHOOD
CENTIMES
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
Without the word "ESSAI". 9 known copies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes Lindauer (Essai en bronze aluminium, perforé) 1937 from France is that it was designed by French artist and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty. Roty was known for his work on various French coins and banknotes, and his design for the 5 centimes coin features a stylized portrait of a young woman, representing the Republic of France. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
