1 Centime, France

1 Centime, France, 1872-1897 obverse image1 Centime, France, 1872-1897 reverse image
1 Centime coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1872-1897
  • Period:
    Third Republic (1870-1940)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
1 Centime Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.00-$100.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Centime Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination with mint letter below, within beaded circle

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Laureate head left, within beaded circle. Date below, between stars

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Centime Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE * 1896 *

Reverse:

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ 1 CENTIME A

1 Centime Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

1 Centime sizes
  • Weight:1 g
  • Diameter:15 mm
  • Thickness:0.9 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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