© CGB
© CGB
5 Centimes Projet en acier inoxydable de Joly, 1er projet, petit module
1962 year| Stainless steel | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
5 CENTIMES
1962
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Fine stripes
Comment
First project of R.Joly for the 5 centimes. Without the word "ESSAI", obverse struck with the two different, signature "R.JOLY" in relief. Marianne with a cap in the shape of stylized rooster. The coins of this series are private proof of engraver, the engraving was never ordered by the administration. They were all engraved in direct size in steel. (the specialty of the engraver Raymond Joly). 14 copies listed. Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Centimes coin from France, designed by Joly in 1962, was the first coin to be made of stainless steel. It was a pioneering effort in the use of this material for coinage, and paved the way for the widespread adoption of stainless steel in coin production.
