5 Francs pattern of Bazor, Pétain 1st type
1941 year| Copper-nickel | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#88882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Marshal's baton with two axes attached; S. PACIS on the top of the staff and P. PETAIN on the base, all between two oak wreaths; vertical TRIAL along the F
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL - FAMILLE
PATRIE
5
E
S
S
A
I
F
1941
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was also responsible for creating the famous "Sower" design that appears on many French coins. The Pattern 5 Francs coin features a portrait of Marshal Philippe Pétain, who served as the Chief of State of Vichy France during World War II. The coin was minted in 1941, during the Nazi occupation of France, and was intended to be used as a replacement for the existing 5 franc coin. However, due to the political and economic instability of the time, the coin was never widely circulated and is now considered a rare collector's item.
