20 centimes Essai en maillechort de Merley, type II à 20 pans, France

Main information

Country:
France
Years of Minting:
1887
Period:
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Icosagonal (20-sided)
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

$427.70

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

Reverse

Description:

Engraver:

Louis Merley

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne à droite avec une couronne végétale

Engraver:

Louis Merley

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE ★ FRANCAISE 1887 L.M

Reverse:

LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE ESSAI 20 CENTIMES A

Composition

Nickel silver

Size

Weight:4.5 g
Diameter:23.5 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Smooth

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20 centimes Essai en maillechort de Merley, type II à 20 pans, France

Main information

Reference Price

$427.70

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