© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs - Mohammed V Heavy Silver Essai
1365 (1946) year| Silver | 11.97 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mohammed V (1927-1953, 1955-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1365 (1946) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1910-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.97 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#158857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs - Mohammed V (Heavy Silver Essai) 1365 (1946) from Morocco is that it was minted during the French protectorate over Morocco, which lasted from 1912 to 1956. The coin features the portrait of Mohammed V, the Sultan of Morocco at the time, and was minted in limited quantities as an essai, or trial coin, in 1946. The coin's design and mintage were overseen by the French government, and it was minted at the Paris Mint. Despite its limited mintage, the coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
