1 Centime 1898-1920 front 1 Centime 1898-1920 back
1 Centime 1898-1920 photo
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1 Centime

 
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) 1 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1898-1920
Value
1 Centime (0.01)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)
Weight
1 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
24 November 1940
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1120
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
1
CENTIME
1913

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis

Edge

Plain

Comment

Normal & Matte custards