5 Centimes
France 5 Centimes (Dupuis)
France · 1917
A bronze French circulation coin featuring Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse and a seated Republic on the reverse.
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1917
- Denomination
- 5 Centimes
- Metal
- Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)
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Overview
A bronze French circulation coin featuring Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse and a seated Republic on the reverse.
Historical significance
Minted during the Third French Republic and during World War I, this long-lived series (1898-1921) designed by Daniel-Dupuis reflects French national personification and revolutionary ideals.
Obverse (front)
Bust of Marianne facing right wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel wreath. Legend: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE; engraver DANIEL-DUPUIS below.
Reverse (back)
La République seated on a rock facing left, holding a flag and an olive branch, protecting a child representing Labor. Legend: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE, 5c and 1917 in the exergue.
Estimated value
$0.25 - $1.00 in heavily circulated condition (as shown), $5.00 - $15.00 in Mint State.
What drives this coin's value
Condition is the primary factor; though 1917 is a common year, higher grades (AU or Uncirculated) command significantly more than worn examples.
Grade assessment
Good (G-4) to Very Good (VG-8). The coin shows significant surface wear, many details in the hair and reverse figure are flattened, and there are white chemical or corrosion spots.
Mintage & rarity
Approx. 23,268,582 minted. This is a common date for the series.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Authentic coins will have sharp, non-mushy lettering for the design. Common fakes are rare for this specific low-value date, but verify weight (5g) and diameter (25mm).
Notable varieties & errors
Standard strikes are most common; no major recognized die varieties exist for 1917 beyond minor die cracks.
Similar coins
Can be confused with the 10 centimes of the same design, but the 10c is larger (30mm) and heavier (10g).
Care & preservation
Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule. Do not clean or polish as it removes the original patina and destroys numismatic value.
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