5 centimes Dupré (Essai en nickel de Dupré) 1902 front 5 centimes Dupré (Essai en nickel de Dupré) 1902 back
5 centimes Dupré (Essai en nickel de Dupré) 1902 photo
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5 centimes Dupré Essai en nickel de Dupré

1902 year
Nickel 3 g -
Description
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
References
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)
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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.