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5 Centimes - Louis Philippe I pattern of Barre
1840 year| Bronze | 7.5 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REFONTE DES MONNAIES DE CUIVRE
5
CENT.
ESSAI
Engraver: Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are 3 variations in diameter and weight:27.5 mm and 7.5 grams for 1840
26 mm and 5 grams for 1840
27.5 mm and 5 grams undated (1840)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes - Louis Philippe I (pattern of Barre) 1840 from France made of Bronze weighing 7.5g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre. Barre was a prominent artist during the 19th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including this pattern coin. The coin features a portrait of Louis Philippe I, the King of the French, and was minted in 1840 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. Despite its limited mintage, the coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
