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2 Décimes
| Copper | 20 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 (1795-1796) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 2 Decimes = 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1796 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Wreath contains value, year letter, mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
DÉCIMES
L'AN 4
A
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Maclee
Interesting fact
The 2 Décimes coin from France, minted between 1795 and 1796, was part of a series of coins that were introduced during the French Revolution to replace the old royal currency. This coin was made of copper and weighed 20 grams, and its design featured a portrait of a woman representing Liberty, symbolizing the revolutionary spirit of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (1795) A | 9177562 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 (1795) D | 2428 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 (1795) I | 1209213 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) A | 5987938 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) I | 983151 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Décimes 4-5 (1795-1796) coin.
