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Description
The 1 centime Dupuis coin, minted in France in 1908, is a fractional coin. It has a nominal value of 1 centime and is made of bronze. It weighs 1 gram and its diameter measures 15 millimeters.
The obverse of the coin features a bust of Liberty facing right. Liberty is wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a crown. The engraver's signature, DANIEL-DUPUIS, is inscribed in relief under the bust. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in capital letters around the bust.
The reverse of the coin indicates the nominal value "1/ CENTIME" and the year of minting, 1908. These elements are surrounded by an olive branch. The republican motto "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" is inscribed in capital letters around the edge of the coin. The value "1 CENTIME" is also repeated in full at the bottom of the reverse.
The edge of the coin is smooth. The engraver responsible for the design of this coin is Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis. The mintage of the 1 centime Dupuis coin in 1908 was 4,500,000 copies.
