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5 centimes Dupré Essai en nickel de Dupré
1902 year| Nickel | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
5
CENTIMES
A
ESSAI
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Plain
Comment
GEM 11.3 - Wide listel, large module (21mm)GEM 11.4 - Very thin listel without grenetis, small module (19mm)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes Dupré (Essai en nickel de Dupré) 1902 from France made of Nickel weighing 3 g is that it was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Charles Dupré. Dupré was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were known for their intricate details and artistic value. The Pattern 5 centimes Dupré coin is a rare and valuable piece, with only a few examples known to exist, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.