France · 1913 · 5 centimesSeries of bronze 5 centimes by Daniel-Dupuis (1897-1921)
This bronze 5 centimes coin, 95% copper, 4% tin and 1% zinc, was designed by the engraver Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis, like the 10 centimes of the same series. The obverse shows the bust of Liberty wearing the Phrygian cap. The reverse depicts the armoured Republic, seated on a rock, and a child holding ears of wheat and a hammer. The series was struck from 1897 to 1921, partly at the Madrid Mint according to Numista. The 1913 date has 12,603,000 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 31 October 1934.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.3 mm.
1 centime1911 · 15 mm
2 centimes1911 · 20.3 mm
10 centimes1913 · 30 mm
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