Morlon
Essai Pattern – 5 francs Morlon – 18– incomplete Date – Nickel – Geni SP 63
1 000€
MS+
Morlon
MS+
Essai Pattern – 5 francs Morlon – 18– incomplete Date – Nickel – Geni SP 63
1 000€
Description:
Splendid pattern.
Incomplete date “18–”, Morlon type, without mintmark or the word “Essai”.
This trial strike was likely produced as a preliminary test for the manufacture of the 20-franc coins issued in 1929.
The Morlon type pattern is rarer than the Dupré type.
References: GEM 133.1 – Maz. 2613 – VG. 5262
Coin certified Geni SP 63. High grade.
Period
20th century
Type
Trial
Year
18-- ( incomplete date )
Mint name
Paris
Diameter
37 mm
Weight
20,2 g
Metal
Nickel
Grading
Geni SP 63
Rarity
Very rare
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Pedigree :
Pattern originating from the Gadoury sale.
December 2, 2017, where it realized €1,050 before fees.
