© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Centime pattern - Napoleon II
1816 year| Bronze | 1.95 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
1
CENTIME
ESSAI
1816
Edge
Plain
Comment
Depicts the portrait of Napoleon II.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Centime (pattern) - Napoleon II 1816 from France made of Bronze weighing 1.95g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Augustin Dupré. Dupré was a prominent artist during the Napoleonic era and was known for his detailed and intricate designs, which often featured images of Napoleon and other important figures from French history. The coin's design features a portrait of Napoleon II, who was the son of Napoleon Bonaparte and was known as the "King of Rome." The coin's obverse side features the inscription "NAPOLEON II ROI DE Rome" and the reverse side features the inscription "1 CENTIME 1816" surrounded by a wreath. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and historical context of the time, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
