5 Centimes (Epreuve en or de Oudiné) 1875 front 5 Centimes (Epreuve en or de Oudiné) 1875 back
5 Centimes (Epreuve en or de Oudiné) 1875 photo
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5 Centimes Epreuve en or de Oudiné

1875 year
Gold 9.9 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1875
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Gold
Weight
9.9 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#198387
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
5
CENTIMES
A

Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes (Epreuve en or de Oudiné) 1875 from France made of Gold weighing 9.9 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 his designs were often characterized by their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The Pattern 5 Centimes coin, which features an allegorical image of a young woman representing France, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.