© CGB
© CGB
25 Centimes Trial of H. Guis, small module
1913 year| Nickel | 3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#242666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Olive, laurel and oak branches around the perforated central circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
Engraver: H. Guis
Edge
Plain
Comment
This 19mm nickel test was also struck with a 24mm module. Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Henri Guis (1863-1949), who was known for his work on various French coins and medals. The Pattern 25 Centimes coin features a unique design that showcases Guis' artistic style, which combines elements of classicism and modernism. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a young woman wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing liberty, while the reverse features a stylized image of a wheat sheaf, representing fertility and prosperity. The coin's design was never adopted for circulation, making it a rare and interesting piece for collectors.
