© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
5 Centimes Essai en maillechort de Merley, type II
1902 year| Nickel silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
5
CENTIMES
A
ESSAI
Engraver: Louis Merley
Edge
Plain
Comment
Fland rond, signature L.MERLEY. "ESSAI" in exergue, on reverse between cornucopia and torch by H.A.PATEY.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes (Essai en maillechort de Merley, type II) 1902 from France made of Nickel silver weighing 3 g is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty. Roty was known for his work on various French coins and medals, and his designs often featured intricate details and ornate patterns. The Pattern 5 Centimes coin is a rare and valuable example of his work, and it is highly sought after by collectors.
