


© CGB
5 Francs pattern of Vézien
1933 yearNickel | 11.94 g | 31 mm |
Issuer | France |
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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 |
Numista | N#166194 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two ears of wheat under the face value; above a bunch of grapes with two leaves.
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.
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.