© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
2 Centimes Piéfort en bronze doré
1898 year| Gold clad bronze | 6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 2 Centimes (0.02) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold clad bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
2
CENTIMES
1898
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Smooth and cornucopia and "BRONZE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Centimes (Piéfort en bronze doré) 1898 from France is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty. Roty was known for his work on various French coins and medals, and his design for the Pattern 2 Centimes features a beautiful depiction of a young woman representing the Republic of France, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the coin's denomination. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural heritage, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
