France 1 centime République 1848 A

France · 1848 · 1 centime

Circulating coinCommon

€4.80estimate

8,712,895coins minted

N1118 KM754

RAReference number RARA-6UYWR

Circulating coin

Series of 1 centime by Dupré of the Second Republic (1848-1851)

The coin's story

This copper 1 centime coin was struck under the Second Republic, proclaimed in February 1848. According to Numista, it was put into circulation on 3 May 1848. It takes up the head of the Republic wearing the Phrygian cap created by Augustin Dupré during the Revolution, signed Dupré. The reverse simply bears the value, the date and the letter A of the Paris Mint. The type was struck from 1848 to 1851, the 1848 date has 8,712,895 pieces. Replaced by the bronze coinage of the Second Empire, the coin ceased to be legal tender on 1 July 1856.

ObverseThe Republic of Dupré

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Dupré

Design: The left profile of the Republic with long hair, wearing the Phrygian cap, within a beaded border.
Legend: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
Signature: Dupré.

ADDesigned by Augustin Dupré