© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
2 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Epreuve en argent
1898 year| Silver | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
2
CENTIMES
1898
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Epreuve en argent) 1898 is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by French engraver and medalist, Daniel-Dupuis, and features a portrait of a young woman symbolizing the Republic of France. The coin's design was meant to be a pattern for a new 2 centime coin, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. As a result, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
