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© Maison Palombo
5 centimes Cérès Epreuve en maillechort de Oudiné
1883 year| Nickel silver | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1883 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
5
CENTIMES
A
Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes Cérès (Epreuve en maillechort de Oudiné) 1883 from France is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Oudiné. Oudiné was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his designs often featured allegorical and mythological themes. In this particular coin, Oudiné's design depicts the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, Ceres, on the obverse, and a stalk of wheat on the reverse. The coin's unique design and the fact that it was never officially released into circulation make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
