5 centimes Non-perforated Essai

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 C MES
ESSAI
1910
A.PATEY

Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey

Edge

Plain

Comment

Round nickel silver Fland. Signature A.PATEY, obverse and reverse. The word "ESSAI" on the reverse, top right.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Fland rond en maillechort. Signature A.PATEY, à l'avers et au revers. Le mot "ESSAI" au revers en haut à droite.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 centimes (Non-perforated Essai) 1910 from France was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty. Roty was a prominent artist of his time, known for his work on various coins, medals, and stamps. He was also a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his contributions to the arts. The coin's design features a young woman representing the Republic of France, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches and the coin's denomination. The use of Nickel silver, a copper alloy with nickel, was a common practice in coinage during that time, as it was more durable and resistant to corrosion than pure copper.

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