5 Centimes Essai piéfort en maillechort de Merley, type II

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.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Fland rond, signature L.MERLEY. "ESSAI" en exergue, au revers entre corne d'abondance et torche de H.A.PATEY.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes (Essai piéfort en maillechort de Merley, type II) 1902 from France made of Nickel silver weighing 7.5 g is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is considered a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a trial or sample coin and not intended for circulation. The coin's design features a woman's head surrounded by a wreath, and the reverse side shows the denomination and year. The use of Nickel silver, a copper alloy with nickel, gives the coin a unique silver-like appearance. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin can fetch high prices at auctions and is a prized addition to any coin collection.

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