5 Centimes pattern of Merley

Reverse

In a round, 5, below, CENTIMS, test in exergue outside the round surrounded by the different horn on the left and beam on the right.

Script: Latin

Edge

16-sided polygonal

Comment

GEM 13.2 (in illustration) - Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 2.6g, type II, without the workshop letter, 16-sided edge, L.M. signature below the neck (Merleys with the signature in initials are rarer).

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

GEM 13.2 (en illustration) - Diamètre : 19,5mm, Poids : 2,6g, type II, sans la lettre d'atelier, tranche à 16 pans, signature L.M. sous le cou (Les Merley avec la signature en initiales sont plus rares).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes (pattern of Merley) 1887 from France made of Nickel silver weighing 2.6 g is that it was designed by French engraver and designer, Jean-Baptiste Merley. Merley was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were known for their intricate details and artistic value. The Pattern 5 Centimes coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in 1887.

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