25 Centimes (Pattern) 1914 front 25 Centimes (Pattern) 1914 back
25 Centimes (Pattern) 1914 photo
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25 Centimes Pattern

1914 year
Nickel 5.04 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1914
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
5.04 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#357828
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Radiant central hole accosted by an oak branch with a cartouche inscribed 25 C and a beam.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE. EGALITE. FRATERNITE.
25 c

Engraver: Charles Pillet

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 25 Centimes coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was also responsible for creating the iconic French coinage designs of the 20th century, including the famous "Marianne" design that appeared on French coins and banknotes for many years.