5 Centimes (pattern of Dubois) 1905 front 5 Centimes (pattern of Dubois) 1905 back
5 Centimes (pattern of Dubois) 1905 photo
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5 Centimes pattern of Dubois

1905 year
Nickel silver 3.34 g 20.9 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1905
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Nickel silver
Weight
3.34 g
Diameter
20.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#165959
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

5 cents in a medallion.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
5
CENTIMES

Engraver: Henri Alfred Auguste Dubois

Edge

Plain

Comment

Without the word "TRIAL" and medal strike. The word "CENTIMES" is slightly curved.
All the legends in hollow. Blank to the module of 10 cents.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Centimes coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was also responsible for creating the famous "Sower" design that appeared on French coins during the early 20th century.