L'an 7 A (1798-1799) France 1 Cent Un Centime Rare French Revolution Coin 4

Description

1 Centime
First Republic
Features
Country
France
Period
First Republic (
1792-1804
)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
6-8 (1797-1799)
Calendar
French republican
Value
1 Centime (0.01)
Currency
Franc (
1795-1959
)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
07-01-1856
References
F# 100,  Gad# 76 / 76a,  KM# 646
Obverse
Head of the Republic with long hair on the left, wearing a Phrygian cap; below Dupré in cursive framed by points; circular girdle formed of dots.
Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
· Dupré ·
Translation:
French Republic
Reverse
The face value "A CENTIM" in letters. The vintage, marks and letter of workshop below. The words "TEST PIECE" may be visible on parts of year 6 only.
Lettering:
UN
CENTIME
L'AN 7·
A
Translation:
One Cent
7th Year
Edge
Smooth
Comments
This coin engraved by Dupré was manufactured by Philippe Gengembre.