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¼ Franc essai ND
1804 year| Bronze | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon I (Napoléon Ier) (1804-1814, 1815) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1804 |
| Value | ¼ Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Engraver's initial P. G. Gengembre in the center, with a star above and a flower below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P. G.
Engravers: Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, P. G. Gengembre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Augustin Dupré. Dupré was a prominent artist during the French Revolution and Napoleonic era, and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. The Pattern ¼ Franc (essai) ND (1804) is one of his lesser-known works, but it still showcases his exceptional skill and attention to detail.
