© CGB
© CGB
5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en argent sur flan mat ND
1897 year| Silver | 6.43 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.43 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
5c
ESSAI
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Comment
Silver presentation coin, struck on a matte blank and undated. The outline of the face value is debossed. The word "ESSAI" in relief. We estimate the mintage to be less than 10 pieces.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Essai en argent sur flan mat) ND (1897) from France is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Daniel-Dupuis, and features a unique matte finish.
