© CGB
© CGB
5 francs Pétain Essai en bronze nickelé de Bazor, type
1941 year| Nickel plated bronze | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel plated bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Marshal's staff with two axes attached; S. PACIS on the top of the staff and P. PETAIN on the base, all between two oak wreaths; vertical TEST along the F.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRAVAIL - FAMILLE
PATRIE
5
E
S
S
A
I
F
1941
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 francs Pétain (Essai en bronze nickelé de Bazor, type 1) 1941 from France is that it was minted during the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. The coin features the image of Marshal Philippe Pétain, who was the leader of the French State at the time, and was minted as a trial piece in nickel-plated bronze. Despite its origins, the coin is still considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
