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5 Francs Essai
1953 year| Aluminium | 3.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Value above three conjoined Zebu heads, flanked by sprays, value within horns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANCS
MADAGASCAR
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (Essai) 1953 from Madagascar made of Aluminium weighing 3.5g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted as a trial coin, and its design and composition were never adopted for regular circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Essai) 1953 coin.
