© CGB
© CGB
5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en aluminium
1908 year| Aluminium | 2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1908 |
| 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#199316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
5c
1908
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Comment
The quantity struck is estimated at 300 copies. This coin is rare in SPL or FDC.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Essai en aluminium) 1908 is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial piece in aluminum, which was a novel material for coins at the time, and was intended to test the feasibility of using aluminum for coinage. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
