Coin
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1920
Materials
Copper nickel
Measurements
19 mm (Diameter)1 mm (W)
Place of origin
France
Collection
Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1340579.1
Summary
Cupro nickel coin from France. It has a hole in the centre and the obverse shows leaf decoration surrounded by embossed lettering which reads 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 5 CMES 1920'. Reverse shows garland of leaves and a helmet with embossed lettering which reads 'RF'. Previously associated with inventory number MSS.720.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.