© CGB
© CGB
5 centimes Napoléon II Essai en bronze
1816 year| Bronze | 7.63 g | 27.39 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XVIII (1814-1815, 1815-1824) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.63 g |
| Diameter | 27.39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#244609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Face value and the word TRIAL between two olive branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE (LAURIER) FRANCAIS
5
CENTIMES
ESSAI
1816
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 centimes Napoléon II Essai en bronze 1816 from France is that it was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Augustin Dupré. Dupré was a prominent artist during the Napoleonic era and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including this particular coin. The coin's design features a portrait of Napoleon II, who was the son of Napoleon Bonaparte and was known as the "King of Rome." The coin's reverse side features an image of a wreath surrounded by the words "Essai en bronze" which means "Trial in bronze" in French, indicating that it was a test coin made of bronze rather than the standard silver or gold.
