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Essai 20 centimes " Concours de Rousseau "
1961 year| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Value above a raising sun. Currency and date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
ESSAI
20
CENTIMES
1961
Translation:
Liberty - Egality - Fraternity
Pattern
20 Centimes
1961
Engraver: Émile Rousseau
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern Essai 20 centimes 1961 "Concours de Rousseau" is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial piece for a new coin design, and features a portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a famous French philosopher and writer, on one side, and a scene of a child being taught by a teacher on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a valuable addition to any collection of French numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Essai 20 centimes 1961 " Concours de Rousseau " 1961 coin.
