2 Centimes - Louis-Philippe I (pattern of Barre, à la charte, type DEUX) 1847 front 2 Centimes - Louis-Philippe I (pattern of Barre, à la charte, type DEUX) 1847 back
2 Centimes - Louis-Philippe I (pattern of Barre, à la charte, type DEUX) 1847 photo
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2 Centimes - Louis-Philippe I pattern of Barre, à la charte, type DEUX

1847 year
Bronze 2 g 20 mm
Description
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
References
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.Automatically translated

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.Automatically translated

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.