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3 Centimes - Napoléon II Essai
1816 year| Bronze | 7.27 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 3 Centimes (0.03) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3
CENTIMES
ESSAI
1816
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
Translation:
French Empire
Trial
Edge
Plain
Comment
This depicts Napoleon II.[urlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_II][/url].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Centimes - Napoléon II (Essai) 1816 from France made of Bronze weighing 7.27 g is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Augustin Dupré. Dupré was a prominent artist during the Napoleonic era and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including this particular coin. The coin features a portrait of Napoléon II, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was the Emperor of France at the time. The coin was minted in 1816 as a pattern coin, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is made of bronze and weighs 7.27 grams, making it a unique and rare piece for collectors.
