France 5 francs 1933 - Bazor

France · 1933 · 5 francs

Circulating coinCommon

€1.50estimate

160,078,050coins minted

N1188 KM887 GADOURY753

RAReference number RARA-D4GKJ

Circulating coin

Nickel 5 francs by Bazor (1933)

The coin's story

This nickel 5 francs coin, designed by the engraver Lucien Bazor, was struck only in 1933. Nicknamed at the time the “Bédoucette”, after the Minister of Finance, it was poorly received by the public, who found it too far removed from the large silver 5 francs coins of the past. At 6 grams and 23.7 millimetres, it was indeed small for its value. The same year, it was replaced by Lavrillier's 5 francs, twice as heavy. The date has 160,078,050 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 5 February 1937.

ObverseBazor's Marianne

REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE 1933 L.BAZOR

Design: The right profile of Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap.
Legend: REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
Date: 19 33.
Signature: L.BAZOR.

LBEngraved by Lucien Georges Bazor

ReverseThe Sheaf

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 5 FRANCS

Design: Six ears of wheat, an olive sprig, oak sprigs and a bunch of grapes below the value.
Motto: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
Denomination: 5 FRANCS.

LBEngraved by Lucien Georges Bazor