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5 Francs Piedfort with Essai
1945 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944-1946) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1966 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The denomination above date within sectioned wreath with the mintmark below the lowest of the seven ║ in the design
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RF
5
FRANCS
1945
ESSAI
Designer: André-Henri Lavrillier
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Francs (Piedfort with Essai) 1945 from France made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin that was minted during the German occupation of France during World War II. The coin was designed by the French artist, Auguste Provost, and features an image of a woman representing France on one side, and a shield with the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the other. The coin was minted in aluminum, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time, and was only produced in small quantities. As a result, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
