25 Centimes (pattern, small modul) 1913 front 25 Centimes (pattern, small modul) 1913 back
25 Centimes (pattern, small modul) 1913 photo
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25 Centimes pattern, small modul

1913 year
Nickel 3 g 19 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
3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#181573
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

25 centime coin, 1913, with ESSAI below the underlined word C. mes
Olive branch.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE. EGALITE
FRATERNITE
25
CMES
ESSAI
1913

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.