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1 centime Épi Essai grand module en bronze
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1960 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central device consisting of a single upright wheat ear (épi de blé), rendered in fine relief, occupying the centre of the field. The legend RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE curves around the upper and lower periphery in flowing script lettering, encircling the central motif. The design is uncluttered, with a plain field that emphasises the agricultural symbolism characteristic of the Fifth Republic coinage series. This essai grand module variant was produced as a trial piece to evaluate the enlarged diameter format. |
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| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE |
| Reverse description | The large numeral '1' dominates the centre of the field in bold relief, identifying the denomination. The date 1960 is inscribed in small characters along the upper rim, while the word CENTIME curves along the lower portion of the field in matching script lettering. The reverse composition is spare and geometric, with the oversized numeral providing strong visual focus against the plain bronze field, consistent with the trial piece aesthetic of this essai grand module issue. |
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