© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Epreuve en or sur flan mat ND
1897 year| Gold | 9.25 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 9.25 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
ESSAI
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Pierced edge: cornucopia and "GOLD".
Comment
Gold presentation coin, struck on a matte blank and undated.Pierced edge: cornucopia and "OR". On the reverse, the outline of the face value in relief and the word "ESSAI" in relief. Wide listel.
This test has been struck with shocked corners, giving small raised marks on the blank. This feature was also seen on a silver and a bronze example, all struck with the same corners.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Epreuve en or sur flan mat) ND (1897) from France made of Gold weighing 9.25g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
