FRANCE 5 Centimes 1897 A coin

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FRANCE 5 Centimes 1897 A nice copper coin

Features



Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1871-1898
Value 5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency Franc (1795-1959)
Composition Bronze
Weight 5 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1 January 1935
Number N# 676
References F# 118, Gad# 157, KM# 821

Obverse

Portrait of a lady facing left in a central beaded circle and lettering around, date below with star either side

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
OUDINÉ
1897

Translation:
French Republic
Oudiné
1897

Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné Read more on Wikipedia

 

Reverse

Central wreath containing value; mintmark below the "T" in the denomination and lettering divided by stars around outside

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ * ÉGALITÉ * FRATERNITÉ *
5
CENTIMES
A

Translation:
Liberty Equality Fraternity
5
Centimes
A