© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
1 Centime Essai de perforation
1901 year| Bronze | 0.95 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
In a ribbon and embroidered on an oak branch. Perforated in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE - FRATERNITE
1
CENTIME
1901
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was designed with a unique perforation pattern, which was intended to make it easier for people to tell apart from other coins. The perforations were created using a special tool that punched small holes in the metal, resulting in a distinctive pattern that is still recognizable today. This feature was experimental at the time and was not widely adopted for use in other coins.
