© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
5 centimes Lindauer Essai en cupronickel, en relief
1938 year| Copper-nickel | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
5 C MES
ESSAI
.1938.
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
"ESSAI" embossed in the loop of the CMES "C". The date between two dots.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes Lindauer (Essai en cupronickel, en relief) 1938 from France is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was also responsible for creating the iconic French currency, the Franc.
