© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
5 Francs Semeuse Piéfort Nickel
| Nickel plated copper-nickel | 20 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1970-1985 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 FRF = USD 0.84 |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#259250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Facial value between different, above a bunch of ears of wheat, a branch of olive tree loaded with fruits, a branch of oak and a poppy, the vintage under the bunch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ • ÉGALITÉ • FRATERNITÉ
5
FRANCS
1974
Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty
Edge
Plain
Comment
For orders of a complete series of a vintage, the Monnaie de Paris offered a sealed presentation box. These complete boxes are very rare.All unsold sets for vintages 1974 to 1985 were destroyed in 1986 by the Monnaie de Paris.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs Semeuse Piéfort Nickel 1970-1985 from France is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Pierre-Charles Dangelzer. Dangelzer was known for his work on various French coins and medals, and his design for the Pattern 5 Francs Semeuse Piéfort Nickel features a stylized image of a woman sowing seeds, which symbolizes fertility and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 162 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 178 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 139 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 271 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 69 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 58 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 55 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 61 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs Semeuse Piéfort Nickel 1970-1985 coin.
