25 Centimes, essai de Delpech, petit module

Reverse

A laurel branch and an oak branch tied with a ribbon.
Above the knot, the word ESSAI.
Above the branches 25 / CENTIMES

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE • EGALITE • FRATERNITE
• 1914 •
25
CENTIMES
ESSAI

Edge

Plain

Comment

This 19mm nickel test was also struck with a larger 24mm module, and the engraver's signature on the exergue of the right-hand side is almost imperceptible.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Cet essai nickel de 19mm a également été frappé avec un module plus grand de 24mm, la signature du graveur, à l'exergue du droit, est presque imperceptible.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Centimes, essai de Delpech, petit module 1914 from France made of Nickel weighing 3g is that it was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Charles Delpech. Delpech was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were known for their intricate details and artistic value. The coin's design features a young woman representing the Republic of France, surrounded by wheat and grapes, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. The coin was minted in 1914, a time of great turmoil in Europe, and yet, it still maintains a sense of elegance and beauty, reflecting the enduring spirit of French culture.

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