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The 1799 French 1 Décime "Dupré" coin was issued during the turbulent early years of the French Republic following the French Revolution. Struck under the First Republic, this coin reflects the revolutionary ideals and the transition to a decimal currency system in France.
The obverse features the classical head of Liberty facing right, wearing a Phrygian cap, a powerful symbol of freedom and republican values. The inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" surrounds the portrait, emphasising the new political order established after the fall of the monarchy.
The reverse displays the denomination "1 DECIME" within a wreath, with the date L'AN 8 (Year 8 of the French Revolutionary calendar, corresponding to 1796) below. The design is credited to the renowned engraver Augustin Dupré, whose work defined much of the coinage of the revolutionary period.
Struck in copper, these coins were intended for everyday circulation and represent one of the earliest implementations of decimal currency in Europe. The Dupré design is especially admired for its neoclassical style and strong symbolic connection to liberty and republicanism.
Today, the 1 Décime Dupré is a popular collectible, valued for its historical significance, revolutionary symbolism, and elegant design.
Country: France
Year: 1799 (L'AN 8)
Denomination: 1 Décime
Catalogue: KM#644
Type: Dupré
Composition: Copper
Diameter: approx. 30 mm
Edge: Plain
Condition - Very Good (VG)
(MB53)
