5 Francs (pattern of Vézien) 1933 front 5 Francs (pattern of Vézien) 1933 back
5 Francs (pattern of Vézien) 1933 photo
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5 Francs pattern of Vézien

1933 year
Nickel 11.94 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1933
Value
5 Francs
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
11.94 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#166194
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Two ears of wheat under the face value; above a bunch of grapes with two leaves.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 / FRANCS / ESSAI // 1933

Edge

Plain

Comment

No variant weights for this trial have been found, it would seem that none exist.
Nothing is said about this in the reference books.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (pattern of Vézien) 1933 from France made of Nickel weighing 11.94 g is that it 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.