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100 Francs Trial of Ovide Yencesse
1929 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 100 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENT FRANCS
ESSAI
1929
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Francs (Trial of Ovide Yencesse) 1929 is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial piece for a potential new design for the 100 franc coin. It features a portrait of Ovide Yencesse, a French poet and playwright, on the obverse, and a nude figure representing the spirit of France on the reverse. The coin was never officially released into circulation, and only a small number of trial pieces were minted, making it highly sought after by collectors.
