© CGB
© CGB
1 Centime Épi Pattern-piédfort en acier
1961 year| Stainless steel | 3.3 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Caption in cursive letters in two lines in the field, under 1961, framed by the different (placed along the scroll).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1961
1
centime
E
S
S
A
I
Engraver: AdG d'après Guilleminet
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Centime Épi coin was designed by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various French coins and postage stamps. Decaris' design for the Pattern 1 Centime Épi features a stylized portrait of a young woman, representing the Republic of France, surrounded by a wreath of wheat and grapes. The coin's reverse side features the coin's denomination and the words "République Française" (French Republic) written in bold letters. The Pattern 1 Centime Épi coin was minted in 1961 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
