Obverse
Laureate Libertine head right in circle, fasces and olive branch
Lettering: L.MERLEY RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1889
Reverse
Denomination and mint mark "A" (Paris), all in circle.
Lettering: 20 CENTIMES A LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ ESSAI
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Nickel
Weight
5 g.
Diameter
25.4
mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Irregular
Edge
Plain