Coin France 1 Centime Dupuis - 1912

The Dupuis 1 centime coin, minted in France in 1912, is a coin with a nominal value of 1 centime. It is made of bronze and weighs 1 gram, with a diameter of 15 millimeters. The edge of the coin is smooth. The mintage of this coin amounts to 2,000,000 copies.

The obverse of the coin features a bust of Liberty facing right. Liberty is wearing a Phrygian cap, adorned with a crown. Inscribed in recess, under the bust, is the name of the engraver, DANIEL-DUPUIS. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is engraved in capital letters around the bust, following the curvature of the coin.

The reverse of the coin indicates the nominal value "1 CENTIME" in the center, with the year "1912" located below. The whole is surrounded by an olive branch, a symbol of peace and prosperity. The republican motto "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" is inscribed in capital letters around the edge of the coin, framing the nominal value and the year. The name of the engraver, Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis, is associated with the design of both sides of the coin.