5 Francs pattern by Turin

Reverse

5 / FRANCS / 1929 / LIBERTE / EGALITE / FRATERNITE // TEST in seven lines, between two vertical ears of wheat.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS
1929
LIBERTE
EGALITE
FRATERNITE
ESSAI

Engraver: Pierre Turin

Edge

Milled

Comment

Essai de Turin in silver. A few examples (perhaps 9 as for the 10 francs).

GEM

CGB indicates a rarity of R2 for this coin, which is not in line with GEM's estimate of 9 examples.
A rarity level of R3 would be more representative of reality if CGB is in error, or more examples were minted if GEM is in error.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Essai de Turin en argent. Quelques exemplaires (peut-être 9 comme pour la 10 francs).

GEM

CGB indique un degré de rareté R2 pour cette monnaie, ce qui ne concorde pas avec l'estimation du GEM qui est de 9 exemplaires.
Un degré de rareté R3 serait plus représentatif de la réalité si CGB est dans l'erreur, ou plus d'exemplaires ont été frappés si le GEM est dans l'erreur.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (pattern by Turin) 1929 from France made of Silver (.680) weighing 6 g is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty. Roty was a prominent artist of the time and his designs were known for their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The coin features a portrait of a woman representing the French Republic on one side and a Gallic rooster on the other, which was a common symbol of French national pride during the early 20th century.

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