Essai de 25 centimes Patey champ lisse au revers

Reverse

Inscription in three lines in the field: 25/ CENTIMES/ ESSAI

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ　ÉGALITÉ　FRATERNITÉ
25
CENTIMES
ESSAI
1904

Edge

Polygonal with 22 sides.

Comment

The test must react to the magnet since it is made of nickel.
A tolerance of 1 gram must be accepted, so the specimen can weigh between 7 and 9 grams.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L’essai doit réagir à l'aimant puisqu'il est en nickel.
Une tolérance de 1 gramme doit être acceptée, l'exemplaire peut donc peser entre 7 et 9 grammes.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Essai de 25 centimes Patey (champ lisse au revers) 1904 from France made of Nickel weighing 8g is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty. Roty was known for his work on various French coins and medals, and his design for the 25 centime coin features a woman's head surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves, giving it a unique and artistic touch.

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