1 Centime - Louis-Philippe I pattern of Barre, à la charte, type UN

Reverse

The Charter of 1830 crowned broaching a scepter and a hand of justice; in front of a rooster in a crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: UN CME.

Edge

Plain

Comment

There is a second example with the face value written in numerals. These other examples have a bust that does not protrude beyond the circle, while those with the face value written in letters have a bust on the obverse that does not remain within the circle. There's also a slight difference in weight, with the examples with the face value in letters slightly lighter than those with the face value in figures. Unlike the 5-centime test pieces, the diameter never changes.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Il existe un second exemplaire avec la valeur faciale écrite en chiffres. Ces autres exemplaires ont le buste qui ne dépasse pas du cercle, les exemplaires avec la valeur faciale écrite en lettres on un buste à l'avers qui ne reste pas dans le cercle. On remarquera aussi la légère différence de poids, les exemplaires avec la valeur faciale en lettres sont légèrement plus légers que sont avec la valeur faciale écrite en chiffres. Contrairement aux essai de 5 centimes à la charte, le diamètre ne change jamais.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Centime - Louis-Philippe I (pattern of Barre, à la charte, type UN) 1847 from France made of Bronze weighing 1.08 g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre. Barre was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 19th century, and his design for the Pattern 1 Centime coin features a portrait of Louis-Philippe I, the King of the French, on the obverse side, and a wreath of laurel leaves and berries on the reverse side. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.

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