© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs pattern of Turin
1933 year| Copper-nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1933 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
TEST / 5 / FRANCS / 1933 / LIBERTE / EGALITE / FRATERNITE / 24 M/M. - 6 GR. in eight lines, between two vertical ears of wheat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
5
FRANCS
1933
LIBERTE
EGALITE
FRATERNITE
24 M\M. — 6 GR.
Translation:
Trial
Freedom
Equality
Fraternity
Engraver: Pierre Turin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Note that this is one of the few French tests to record diameter and weight.CGB.
The coin shown on the sheet is the cupro-nickel variety, with weight and diameter information.
Here are the references for the different varieties:
-Silver 680 ‰, with weight and diameter information: VG.5245 , Maz.2570 , Gad.759
-Bronze-nickel, without weight and diameter information: GEM.140 11 , Maz.2570 a) var. Gad.759 , VG.5345 var. (the GEM reference corresponds to the book essais monétaires et piéforts français by authors TAILLARD and ARNAUD Michel published by Victor Gadoury).
-Cupro-nickel, with weight and diameter information: the references are on the Numista sheet.
-Cupro-nickel, without weight and diameter information: GEM.140 11 , Maz.2570 a) var. G.759 , VG.5345 var.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Francs coin was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. L. Bouchet, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the early 20th century.
