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5 Centimes Overstrike
| Copper | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1792-1804) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5-8 (1796-1799) |
| Calendar | French republican |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 12 March 1856 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
A crown of 2 oak branches, surrounding the value, the vintage and the year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINQ
CENTIMES
L'AN 5.
R
Engraver: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Chevronnée
Comment
Variety -CNIQ- Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centimes (Overstrike) 5-8 (1796-1799) coin from France is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time, but it was also one of the smallest coins in circulation, with a weight of only 10 grams. This makes it a unique and interesting collector's item for numismatists who specialize in French coins or coins from the late 18th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (1796) A | 515899 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) AA | 41686 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) B | 106932 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) BB | 27774 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) D | 287713 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) I | 654642 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) R | 215120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) T | 17874 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1796) W | 19399 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 (1797) A | 88994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1798) A | 23576 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1799) A | 6864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1799) AA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes (Overstrike) 5-8 (1796-1799) coin.
