© CGB
© CGB
1 Centime pattern, procédé de Gengembre
5 (1796) year| Silver | 1.40 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 5 (1796) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.40 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (Gengembre process) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#194519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six-line inscription above a finial
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COUPÉ
ET FRAPPÉ
EN
MÊME TEMS
PAR
PH. GENGEMBRE.
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Plain
Comment
CGB gives this coin a rarity rating of R2.The corner axis is at 3 o'clock for this example.
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Augustin Dupré, who was known for his work during the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon. The coin features a unique design that showcases the French Revolution's values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The obverse side of the coin depicts a woman representing the French Republic, while the reverse side features a wreath of oak leaves and the denomination. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
