© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
5 Centimes Essai tête à droit sur flan mat ND
1897 year| Bronze | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Heald stamped "ESSAI" and "2".
Comment
Undated and without face value. The word "ESSAI" debossed on the edge followed by the number "2". Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the Republic of France, while the reverse features a stylized image of a Gallic rooster, which is a symbol of France. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's revolutionary spirit and its commitment to liberty, equality, and fraternity.
