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© Darkcid
5 Centimes
| Copper | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5-9 (1796-1800) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 12 March 1856 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Face value and the date in the French Republican Calendar, surrounded with an oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINQ
CENTIMES
L'AN 5.
R
Translation:
FIVE
CENTIMES
L'AN 5.
R
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Milled (sloping) or chevron
Comment
Example of over-strapping an 8/5 :