Lot #548: France 1936 Five Centimes Coin - Phrygian Cap (Liberty Cap) - Holed - (Lindauer) - Third Republic

Obverse: Features the letters "RF" (République Française) flanking a central hole. Above the hole sits a Phrygian cap (the Liberty cap) adorned with a cockade. The design is framed by a wreath of oak and laurel branches, symbolizing strength and peace. The design is signed by Edmond-Émile Lindauer. Reverse: Features the denomination 5 CENTIMES above the central hole. Flanking the hole are two olive branches. The national motto LIBERTE · EGALITE · FRATERNITE is inscribed around the rim, with the date 1936 at the bottom, flanked by the cornucopia (Paris Mint) and the wing (Chief Engraver Lucien Bazor). The 1936 French 5 centimes coin is a classic representative of the Third Republic, featuring the "Lindauer" design. This distinctive holed coinage was a staple of French pockets for decades, known for its elegant Art Nouveau style and its practical design that allowed it to be easily distinguished from other denominations. By 1936, France was navigating the political and economic turbulence of the pre-war years. This was the era of the Popular Front. The 5 centimes was the lowest circulating denomination at the time. The Lindauer design, first introduced in 1914 to replace the larger bronze Dupuis coins, remained in use through two World Wars. It is one of the most recognizable "holed" coin series in the world. Dimensions: Cupro-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). 17 mm. 2 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}