Obverse
Country monogram within wreath divided by center hole, liberty cap at top
Lettering: RF
Reverse
Denomination divided by plant and center hole, mintmarks. Motto in two lines at top
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
5 C MES
ESSAI
1938
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Copper-Nickel
Weight
1.5 g.
Diameter
17
mm.
Thickness
1.2 mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round with Cutouts
Edge
Plain