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5 Centimes, France

5 Centimes, France, 1871-1898 obverse image5 Centimes, France, 1871-1898 reverse image
5 Centimes coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1871-1898
  • 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)
5 Centimes Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.99-$167.70

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

5 Centimes Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Central wreath containing value; mintmark below the T in the denomination and lettering divided by stars around outside

Engraver:

Joseph-François Domard

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of a lady facing left in a central beaded circle and lettering around, date below with star either side

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centimes Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE OUDINÉ 1898

Reverse:

LIBERTÉ * ÉGALITÉ * FRATERNITÉ * 5 CENTIMES A

5 Centimes Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

5 Centimes sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:1 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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