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© CGB
3 Centimes
| Bronze | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 (1795-1796) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 3 Centimes (0.03) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Face value - date. Angel shooting an arrow
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3
CENTIMES
L'AN 4.
A
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Plain
Comment
Only three examples are known, two in the Monnaie de Paris collection and one in the Gadoury collection. A 3-centime coin is kept at the Monnaie de Paris, but it is not known whether this is a trial or a current mintage, nor what quantity was struck. There are no official records of this coin. It is one of the rarest of modern French coins.WARNING: many counterfeits have been seen, made from 5 centimes Dupré, a small module where the 5 is rigged to make a 3.
Interesting fact
The 3 Centimes 4-5 coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Augustin Dupré. He was a prominent artist during the French Revolution and was responsible for designing many coins and medals during that time. The coin features a portrait of Liberty on the obverse side and a wreath of oak leaves and berries on the reverse side, which was a common design element during the Revolution.
