© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
5 centimes Essai en carton argenté de Merley, type II
1888 year| Silver plated cardboard | 0.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver plated cardboard |
| Weight | 0.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRARTERNITE
5
CENTIMES
A
ESSAI
Engraver: Louis Merley
Edge
Plain
Comment
Signature L.MERLEY. This is the only one known to us. From the KOLSKY collection.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes (Essai en carton argenté de Merley, type II) 1888 from France is that it was made of silver-plated cardboard, which is a unique and unusual material for a coin. Most coins are made of metals like gold, silver, or copper, but this one was made of a non-traditional material, which makes it stand out among other coins.
