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1 Centime First Republic
| Copper | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-8 (1797-1799) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 12 March 1856 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The face value "A CENTIM" in letters. The vintage, marks and letter of workshop below. The words "TEST PIECE" may be visible on parts of year 6 only.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
CENTIME
L'AN 7·
A
Translation:
One Cent
7th Year
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin engraved by Dupré was manufactured by Philippe Gengembre.We meet 7 varieties of listel :
- 53 perls on obverse et 50 au reverse
- 52 perls on obverse et 50 au reverse
- 53 perls on obverse et 49 au reverse
- 53 perls on obverse et 36 au reverse
- 52 perls on obverse et 49 au reverse
- 36 perls on obverse et 50 au reverse
- 36 perls on obverse et 36 au reverse
Trial with signature
