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5 Centimes
| Copper | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 (1795-1796) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 October 1796 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTIMES.
L’AN 4.
A
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Oblique-reeded
Comment
Rules: The Directory "le Directoire" (1795-1799)
The Directory was a five-member committee which governed France from November 1795, when it replaced the Committee of Public Safety until it was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte in the Coup of 18 Brumaire (8-9 November 1799) and replaced by the Consulate. It gave its name to the final four years of the French Revolution.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 4-5 coin was minted during the French Revolution, a time of great social and political upheaval in France. The coin's design features a stylized image of a woman representing Liberty, symbolizing the revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin's production was remarkably consistent, with over 17 million coins minted between 1795 and 1796. Today, the 5 Centimes 4-5 coin is a sought-after collector's item, prized for its historical significance and its representation of a pivotal moment in French history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (1795) A | 11589079 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 (1795) I | 423617 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) A | 719393 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) I | 491873 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 4-5 (1795-1796) coin.
