5 Franc pattern of virole by Moreau

Reverse

Caption in six lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRÉSENTÉE/ A/ L'ADMINISTRATION/ GALE. DES MONNAIES/ PAR MOREAU/ MONNAYEUR

Edge

Inscribed in relief: TRIAL/ IN/ BRUSHED/ 1824

Comment

The copy is neither dated, nor does it have a face value. This shows that it was not intended to circulate. A fortiori, the reverse explains that this test was presented to the Gale.
This shows that it was a presentation copy.
Some varieties exist, they are detailed in the vintage lines.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L'exemplaire n'est ni datée, et n'a pas de valeur faciale. Cela montre qu'il n'était pas destinée à circuler. A fortiori, le revers explique que cet essai à été présenté à l'administration Gale. des monnaies .
Cela montre donc que c'était un exemplaire de présentation.
Quelques variétés existent, elles sont détaillés dans les lignes de millésime.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Franc coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Pierre Moreau. The coin features a unique pattern on the reverse side, known as the "virole" pattern, which resembles a branch or a vine. This pattern was created by Moreau's innovative use of a burin, a tool used for engraving, to create a textured effect on the coin's surface. The Pattern 5 Franc coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its unique design and limited mintage.

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