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2 Centimes - Louis-Philippe I pattern of Barre, à la charte, type DEUX
1847 year| Bronze | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The Charter of 1830 crowned broaching a scepter and a hand of justice; in front of a rooster in a crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUX - CENT(ES).
CHARTE
1830
Edge
Plain
Comment
Note that the portrait on the obverse protrudes when the face value is written in letters.No module difference here, reserved only for 5 centimes for this test.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Centimes - Louis-Philippe I (pattern of Barre, à la charte, type DEUX) 1847 from France made of Bronze weighing 2g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre. Barre was a prominent artist during the 19th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including this pattern coin. The coin features a portrait of Louis-Philippe I, the King of the French, and was minted in 1847. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors, with only a few examples known to exist.