2 francs Louis Pasteur Essai nickel

Commemorative issue

Centenary of the death of Louis Pasteur (1895-1995).

Series: Francs Louis Pasteur

Obverse

The frontal portrait of Louis Pasteur in front of the Institut Pasteur is surrounded by the inscription: "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1822 Louis PASTEUR 1895".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
P. RODIER
1822 Louis PASTEUR 1895
ESSAI

Engraver: Pierre Rodier

Reverse

In an octagon, the face value, in front of three laboratory bottles, is surrounded by the motto: "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
2
FRANCS
1995

Engraver: Pierre Rodier

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Pierre Rodier, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1994-2000)

Comments

Louis Pasteur, (1822-1895) Commemorating the centenary of his death (1895-1995).

French chemist and biologist, creator of microbiology, author of works on "pasteurization" fermentation, infectious diseases and asepsis. He developed the principle of vaccines. He developed the rabies vaccine. In 1888, the Institut Pasteur was founded.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Louis Pasteur, (1822-1895) Commémoration du centenaire de sa mort (1895-1995).

Chimiste et biologiste français, créateur de la microbiologie, auteur des travaux sur la fermentation “pasteurisation”, les maladies infectieuses, l'asepsie. Il met au point le principe des vaccins. Il réalisa le vaccin contre la rage. En 1888 création de l'Institut Pasteur.

See also

• Death anniversary
• Scientist
• Science

• 2 Francs (Louis Pasteur)

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References
Undetermined
1995			1 850							$ 58	GEM# 125.3 Michel Taillard, Michel Arnaud; 2014. Essais Monétaires et Piéforts Français 1870-2001. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco. , Franc 2014# 274/1 Stéphane Desrousseaux, Michel Prieur, Laurent Schmitt; 2014. Le Franc: Les Monnaies (10th Edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.	(fr) Essai

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Get this coin

A member of this site wants to exchange it: Mammoli

Feedback: (×19)
Country: Italy
Languages: FR, EN, IT

Numista Rarity index: 66

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue