2 Centimes 5th republic, pattern

Features

Issuer France
Period Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type Pattern
Years 1960-1961
Value 2 Centimes
0.02 FRF = USD 0.0033
Currency New franc (1960-2001)
Composition Stainless steel
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
14692
References F# 111,
Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc (10th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
KM# A933,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
GEM# 8.8 / 8.10,
Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.
Gad# 108
Francesco Pastrone; 2021. Monnaies francaises, 1789-2021 (25th edition). Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco.

Obverse

Cursive legend surrounds grain sprig

Script: Latin

Lettering: république française

Translation: French Republic

Reverse

Cursive denomination, date above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1961
2
ESSAI
centimes

Translation: Trial

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Owl Raymond Joly, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1958-1974)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1960  11% Pre-issue
1961  Owl Photo 3 500 $ 500 95% Essai

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Centimes (5th republic, pattern)
Aurora Numismatica
Floor Auction 30
Lot 457
Internet Archive
29 Sep 2023 1961 Owl – Essai UNC USD 216.36
(EUR 200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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