5 Centimes - Louis Philippe I pattern of Barre with modul of 5 centimes

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IssuerFrance
Year1846
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Centimes (0.05)
CurrencyFranc (1795-1959)
CompositionBronze
Weight15.15 g
Dimensions30.7 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Barre
In circulation to1 January 1935
Reference(s) VG#2981, Maz#1149, Gad#146
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANÇAIS BARRE 1840
(Translation: Louis Philippe I King of the French)
Reverse descriptionWreath with lettering around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1846 REFONTE DES MONNAIES DE CUIVRE A Essai
(Translation: Recasting of copper coins Trial)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1846  - (fr) Essai var. 27,5 mm et 7,4 gr (Gad.146b) -
1846 A - Frappé á Paris -
Catalog ID5058155450
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