5 Centimes (Epreuve en maillechort de Oudiné) 1871 front 5 Centimes (Epreuve en maillechort de Oudiné) 1871 back
5 Centimes (Epreuve en maillechort de Oudiné) 1871 photo
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5 Centimes Epreuve en maillechort de Oudiné

1871 year
Nickel silver 6.4 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1871
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Nickel silver
Weight
6.4 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#198348
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* LIBERTE * EGALITE * FRATERNITE *
5
CENTIMES
A

Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes (Epreuve en maillechort de Oudiné) 1871 from France made of Nickel silver weighing 6.4 g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Oudiné. Oudiné was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 19th century, and this particular coin features his unique design style, which blends elements of classical French art with modern techniques and themes.