French Tin 5 Francs "Essai by Farochon. Piedfort" 1848

France 5 Francs Essai by Farochon. Piedfort 1848 REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E. FAROCHON coin obverse
France 5 Francs Essai by Farochon. Piedfort 1848 LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 5 FRANCS 1848 coin reverse

Obverse
Liberty facing left with long hair; swallow, hands and plumb triangle symbol at sides, designer's name at bottom, country name along rim
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE E. FAROCHON

Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath of olive and oak branches. Motto along rim
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 5 FRANCS 1848

Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Tin
Weight
17.3 g.
Diameter
37 mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Lettered
PIEFORT CONCOURS 1848
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