© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs - Petain pattern of Bazor, 2nd 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#18615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL FAMILLE PATRIE
5 F
P PETAIN
1941
ESSAI
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Type 2 trial not adopted
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Auguste Bazor, and 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 circulating coin in the French colonies. However, due to the war, the coin was never officially released and most of the mintage was melted down. As a result, this coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.
