5 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en bronze ND

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
5c

Edge

Plain

Comment

Undated, facial value outline debossed. Reverse with wide scroll. All the engraving studies were carried out in 1896 and 1897, culminating in the final design for the 1897 pre-series. Estimated quantity: less than 20 copies.

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Non daté, le contour de la valeur faciale en creux. Revers au listel large. Toutes les études de gravure ont été réalisées en 1896 et 1897 pour aboutir au projet définitif concrétisé par la pré-série de 1897. Estimation de la quantité : moins de 20 exemplaires.

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Daniel-Dupuis, and features a unique pattern that was never adopted as an official coin design. It was created as a trial or "essai" piece, and only a small number were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

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