5 Francs Pattern of Barre

Reverse

Value and date in small circle within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5. F
A
1848
ÉGALITÉ ★ FRATERNITÉ ★ LIBERTÉ ★

Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1ER ACCESSIT CONCOURS DE 1848

Comment

The obverse of this essay was used for the 1988 100 Franc coin (see link).
"We don't know for what reason Fraternité was celebrated in 1988, but the choice of this theme for the essay produced for the 5 Francs coin in the 1848 competition by Jacques-Jean Barre is excellent [...]". DESROUSSEAUX Stéphane, PRIEUR Michel, SCHMITT Laurent, Le Franc 10, 2014, p. 544.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L’avers de cet essai a été utilisé pour la pièce de 100 Francs 1988 (voir lien).
« On ignore pour quel motif la Fraternité a été célébrée en 1988 mais le choix de ce thème pour l’essai réalisé pour la pièce de 5 Francs au concours de 1848 par Jacques-Jean Barre est excellent […] ». DESROUSSEAUX Stéphane, PRIEUR Michel, SCHMITT Laurent, Le Franc 10, 2014, p. 544.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Francs (Pattern of Barre) 1848 was a trial coin that was never officially circulated, but it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a young woman wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing liberty, and the reverse side features a wreath of oak leaves surrounding the coin's denomination. The use of a Phrygian cap was a common motif during the French Revolution, and it adds historical significance to the coin. Additionally, the coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Jacques Barre, which adds to its cultural importance.

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