5 Francs - Mohammed V (Essai) 1370 (1951) front 5 Francs - Mohammed V (Essai) 1370 (1951) back
5 Francs - Mohammed V (Essai) 1370 (1951) photo
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5 Francs - Mohammed V Essai

1370 (1951) year
Aluminium 1.85 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Mohammed V (1927-1953, 1955-1957)
Type
Pattern
Year
1370 (1951)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1910-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.85 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#152789
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Star with 8 branches and arabesques.
Different : Horn of plenty and Wing (Monnaie de Paris).Automatically translated

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
MAROC
5
FRANCS
ESSAI
السكة المحمدية الشريفة

Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issue Set:

© Image courtesy of iNumis

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Mohammed V (Essai) 1370 (1951) from Morocco made of Aluminium weighing 1.85g is that it is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1951 as a trial coin, and only a limited number of coins were produced. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. Additionally, the coin's design features a portrait of King Mohammed V, who was the king of Morocco at the time, making it a valuable piece of Moroccan history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1370 (1951)  1100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Mohammed V (Essai) 1370 (1951) coin.