FIVE CENTIMES, France (2)

N1985.496.1-2

Two cupronickel 5 centimes coins with centre holes. The design of these coins is identical apart from the date. The obverse features 'R', 'F' at both sides of central hole, phrygian cap above and two olives branches. The mintmark of the designer of the coin 'EM.LINDAUER' is visible at the bottom. The reverse features the lettering 'LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ', the denomination '5CMES' divided by plant and centre hole with the date at bottom. A cornucopia mintmark is under the '5', a torch mintmark is under the 'C'.
[.1] 1918
[.2] 1920

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: N1985.496.1-2
Accession Date: 1 Jan 1970

Material

Cupronickel/Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

diameter19mmCoin
diameter5mmCentre hole
thickness0.2cm

 

 

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