25 Centimes (1st pattern of Becker, big modul) 1913 front 25 Centimes (1st pattern of Becker, big modul) 1913 back
25 Centimes (1st pattern of Becker, big modul) 1913 photo
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25 Centimes 1st pattern of Becker, big modul

1913 year
Nickel 5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1913
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#165578
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Perforated piece in the center, surrounded, under a cap, by the trays of a scale and two olive branches.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
1913
ESSAI

Edge

Plain

Comment

Also available in small module (3 g, 19 mm.)Automatically translated

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Ernest Becker, and it features a unique "big modul" design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The "big modul" design refers to the large, raised dots that are spaced evenly around the coin's circumference, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. This design was intended to make the coin more easily identifiable and harder to counterfeit.