5 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1952 front 5 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1952 back
5 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1952 photo
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5 Francs Piedfort Essai

1952 year
Aluminium - 31 mm
Description
Issuer
French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1946-1957)
Type
Pattern
Year
1952
Value
5 Francs (5&nbspXPF)
Currency
CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#178211
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Inscription and island scene divide denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS
FRANÇAIS
DE
L'OCÉANIE
5 F.

Translation: French Oceania Establishments

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1952 from French Polynesia is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  104 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Piedfort Essai) 1952 coin.