ESSAI DE FRAPPE

Reverse

Legend around the central hole

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1942
ESSAI DE FRAPPE

Edge

Reeded

Comment

CGB indicates that this "Essai de frappe absent de l'ouvrage de Mazard" and indicates a degree of rarity of R2.
The GEM indicates that ''One of the 2 faces shows the cornucopia in the center under the perforation. The diameter is greater than that of the 20 centimes. This mint test also exists in smooth edge.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

CGB indique que cet "Essai de frappe absent de l’ouvrage de Mazard" et indique un degré de rareté R2.
Le GEM indique que '"L'une des 2 faces présente la corne d'abondance au centre sous la perforation. le diamètre est supérieur à celui de la 20 centimes. Cet essai de frappe existe aussi en tranche lisse."

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Patey, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the early 20th century. The coin features a unique design that showcases a stylized portrait of a young woman, representing the spirit of France, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches and the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) - the national motto of France. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's resilience and determination during a time of war and occupation.

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