5 centimes Essai en nickel de Merley, type I à 20 pans

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
5
CENTIMES
A
ESSAI

Engraver: Louis Merley

Edge

20-sided heald

Comment

GEM 12.4 - Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 4.5g, 20-sided blank, heavy weight and wide scroll, Type I, characterized by the oak wreath reverse. "ESSAI" in exergue, in relief between two rosettes. The workshop letter between the different "corne d'abondance" and "torche" of H.A.Patey.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

GEM 12.4 - Diamètre : 21mm, Poids : 4,5g, flan à 20 pans, poids lourd et listel large, Type I, caractérisée par le revers à la couronne de chêne. "ESSAI" en exergue, en relief entre deux rosettes. La lettre d'atelier entre les différents corne d'abondance et différent "torche" de H.A.Patey

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes (Essai en nickel de Merley, type I à 20 pans) 1905 from France made of Nickel weighing 4.5 g is that it was designed by French engraver and sculptor, 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.

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