French Copper 5 Francs "Essai Type I" 1941

France 5 Francs (Essai Type I) PHILIPPE PETAIN MARECHAL DE FRANCE CHEF DE L'ETAT. coin obverse
France 5 Francs (Essai Type I) TRAVAIL FAMILLE PATRIE 5 E S S A I F 1941 coin reverse

Obverse
Bust of Marshal Petain facing left; designer's name under bust, legend along the rim
Lettering: PHILIPPE PETAIN MARECHAL DE FRANCE CHEF DE L'ETAT.

Reverse
Marshal's staff, to which two axes are attached, flanked by oak wreaths, divides denomination
Lettering: TRAVAIL FAMILLE PATRIE 5 E S S A I F 1941

Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Copper
Weight
4.9 g.
Diameter
22 mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Reeded
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1941 c+w
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