5 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis Epreuve tête à gauche ND

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis

Edge

Plain

Comment

Undated, without face value or the word "ESSAI". Study of the meaning of the effigy (head to the left). All engraving studies were carried out in 1896 and 1897. Estimated mintage less than 5 copies.
The first studies by Daniel-Dupuis were carried out for the 10 centimes (30mm module), with numerous single-sided examples, in 1896. These studies, finalized in 1897, were then transposed to the 25mm module to produce the 5 centimes.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Non datée, sans valeur faciale, ni le mot "ESSAI". Étude du sens de l'effigie (tête à gauche). Toutes les études de gravure ont été réalisées en 1896 et 1897. Estimation de la quantité de frappe inférieure à 5 exemplaires.
Les premières études de Daniel- Dupuis ont été réalisées pour la 10 centimes (au module de 30mm) avec de nombreux exemplaires unifaces, en 1896. Ces études finalisées en 1897 ont été ensuite transposées au module de 25mm pour réaliser la 5 centimes.

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Daniel-Dupuis, and features a left-facing portrait of a young woman, representing the allegory of the Republic. The coin was minted in 1897 as a pattern, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. The Pattern 5 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Epreuve tête à gauche) ND (1897) is a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

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