5 centimes (Epreuve en maillechort de Dubois, contour lisse) ND (1904) front 5 centimes (Epreuve en maillechort de Dubois, contour lisse) ND (1904) back
5 centimes (Epreuve en maillechort de Dubois, contour lisse) ND (1904) photo
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5 centimes Epreuve en maillechort de Dubois, contour lisse ND

1904 year
Nickel silver 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1904
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Nickel silver
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#199457
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

Engraver: Henri Alfred Auguste Dubois

Edge

Nickel silver" stamped healdAutomatically translated

Comment

Without the word "ESSAI", nor date, nor face value. No legend on the obverse. The legend of the reverse is in the heart and not on the crown. Blank to the module of 10 cents.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes (Epreuve en maillechort de Dubois, contour lisse) ND (1904) from France made of Nickel silver weighing 4 g is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Charles Dubois. Dubois was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous "Liberty Head" design for the American Morgan dollar. The Pattern 5 centimes coin features a unique design that showcases Dubois' skill and artistry, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.