Coin France 1 Centime - 1973 - UNC

The 1973 "Épi" (Wheat Ear) 1 centime coin is a French coin. It was minted in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition and comes from numismatic sets. Its face value is 1 centime. The coin is made from a bronze and aluminum alloy.

The coin weighs 1.65 grams and has a diameter of 15 millimeters. The obverse of the coin depicts a stylized ear of wheat. The inscription "république française" in cursive script surrounds the central motif. The designer of this face is Marcel Guilleminet. It should be noted that some coins have a minting defect, visible as a rim or an outgrowth of material located at the base of the right leaf of the ear.

The reverse of the coin features the number "1" dominating the composition. The date of issue, "1973", is positioned on either side of the number. The inscription "centime", also in cursive script, completes the design. Marcel Guilleminet is also the creator of the reverse of this coin. The mint and the exact mintage of this coin are not specified in the information provided.

This 1973 "Épi" 1 centime coin is a testament to the French monetary system in force at that time. Its simple design and cursive inscriptions give it a distinctive style. As a coin from a set, it generally has a higher state of preservation than coins that have circulated.