© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en alumimium
1910 year| Aluminium | 2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
5c
1910
ESSAI
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Comment
Word "ESSAI" embossed.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Essai en alumimium) 1910 is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial piece for a potential new aluminum coinage, but ultimately, the design was not adopted for circulation. As a result, the coin has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
