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5 Centimes Dupré Essai en maillechort de Dupré
1881 year| Nickel silver | 2.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
5
CENTIMES
A
ESSAI
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes Dupré (Essai en maillechort de Dupré) 1881 from France made of Nickel silver weighing 2.3 g is that it was designed by French engraver and designer, Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupré. Dupré was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were known for their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The Pattern 5 Centimes Dupré coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the Republic of France, surrounded by an ornate wreath and other symbols of French patriotism. The coin's design was meant to showcase Dupré's artistic skill and his ability to create detailed, high-relief engravings. Despite its beauty, the coin was never widely circulated and remains a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
