1898 coin, Dupuis coin type
The Dupuis coin type is the design of French coins, named for the engraver Daniel Dupuis (1849-1899).
Dupuis type coins were issued from 1898 to 1921 at the Paris Mint .
Basically, coins of this type had a face value of 1, 2, 5, and 10 centimes. On the obverse of the coin is a Republic in a Phrygian cap. The circular legend "French Republic", signed by Daniel Dupuis. On the reverse side of coins 1 and 2 centimes is a circular legend “Freedom. Equality. Brotherhood".
On the reverse side of coins of 5 and 10 centimes there is a circular legend “Freedom. Equality. Brotherhood". The Republic sits on the rock on the left, holds the flag in its right hand, in the left - the olive branch (below the coin denomination), to the right of it is a child.
Emission Chart
| Year | Face value | Diameter | The weight | Hert | Metal | Circulation | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 - 1920 | 1 centime | 15 mm | 1 g | smooth | bronze | 30 967 371 | III republic |
| 1898 - 1920 | 2 centimes | 20 mm | 2 g | smooth | bronze | 23,475 802 | III republic |
| 1898 - 1921 | 5 centimes | 25 mm | 5 g | smooth | bronze | 211 630 899 | III republic |
| 1898 - 1921 | 10 centimes | 30 mm | 10 g | smooth | bronze | 122 071 257 | III republic |
See also
- French franc