France (1930) 5 francs VG-5261

from the Razorback Collection

This type is a pattern struck at the Paris mint while plans were made to reintroduce the five franc écu, formerly issued in silver. This type is dated "18--" but is recorded in Guilloteau as being struck in 1930 probably using an old hub taken from storage. In the event, this large size coin ended up being a 24 mm diameter coin (see KM 887). This was a mistake on the part of the government, as the new coin was swiftly rejected.

Recorded mintage: unknown. Proofs exist in brass-plated steel, silver and gold.

Specification: nickel, 37 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: VG-5261.

Source:

• Guilloteau, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, Colonies 1670-1942 et Metropole 1774-1942, Versailles, 1942.

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