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1 Centime Nickel, Essai
| Issuer | France |
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| Year | 1889 |
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| Diameter | 18 mm |
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| Obverse description | Plain field featuring a central circular perforation surrounded by a ring of fine beads. Flanking the perforation are the large raised initials T and M in the left and right fields respectively. The legend PROJET arches above along the upper periphery, while NICKEL curves along the lower periphery, all set within a continuous outer beaded border. The design is typographic in character, reflecting the experimental nature of this essai piece proposed for a holed nickel coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts two allegorical female figures flanking a central cartouche surrounding the circular perforation. One figure, identifiable as Mercury by her attributes, is seated to the left, while a second allegorical figure representing Industry or Labour is seated to the right, shown spinning. The denomination numeral appears below the central motif. The composition is rendered in a classical French allegorical style consistent with late nineteenth-century Parisian medallic art. |
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| Mintage | 1889: ND (1889) |
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