Date:1903
Description:
French nickel 25 centimes, 1903
Diameter 23mm
The obverse features Marianne wearing a wreathed Phrygian, or liberty, cap and facing left. To the left of the bust is the name 'A. Patey' possibly that of the designer. The inscription around the outside reads 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE', 'Republic of France'. The reverse features the denomination within a central square around three sides of which the motto 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE', Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood is inscribed. Below is the date flanked by the Parisian Privy Marks of the cornucopia for the Mint Director and the torch for the Engraver General.
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French nickel 25 centimes, 1903 Diameter 23mm The obverse features Marianne wearing a wreathed Phrygian, ...
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Donor ref:LEAMG : M996.1926.21 (66/16874)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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