© CGB
© CGB
100 Francs pattern of Guilbert
1929 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.35 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 100 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two branches in saltire behind a torch; TEST on the right
Script: Latin
Lettering: R - F/ CENT/ FRANCS/ (CORNE) 1929 (MM)//ESSAI
Edge
Inscribed in relief with three viroles *+ +* LIBERTY/ +* EGALITY +*/ FRATERNITY
Comment
Other tests in other metals exist, they are on the Numista catalog too. Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Guilbert, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the early 20th century. The Pattern 100 Francs coin features a unique design that showcases Guilbert's artistic style, which combines elements of classical French sculpture with modernist influences. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a young woman representing France, while the reverse depicts a stylized image of the French Republic's symbol, the Gallic rooster. The coin's design was never adopted for circulation, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
