© CGB
© CGB
5 francs - Essai en nickel de Delannoy
1933 year| Nickel | 12.08 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1933 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 12.08 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Between two ears of wheat decorated with grapes, a feather, a palm and a pineapple
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE - EGALITE
FRATERNITE
5
FRANCS
ESSAI
PAIX
TRAVAIL
Engraver: Maurice Delannoy
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 francs - Essai en nickel de Delannoy 1933 from France made of Nickel weighing 12.08g is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was also responsible for creating the iconic French coinage designs of the 20th century, including the 20 franc gold coin featuring the allegory of the Republic.
