Description

During her travels across the globe, designer Briana Erin has collected antique coins from their native regions. She incorporates fragments and elements into her designs, creating wearable, historic treasures. Each coin holds a unique history, which can be seen on our Coin History page. The coins in her designs are reproductions or sections taken from the originals.

• 24K Gold plated frame
• Sterling silver plated coin
• Labradorite and cz detail on the bottom of the bezel
• width .89″ height 1″

Coin History

REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE FT. MARIANNE (DUPR) – FRANCE

Valued at 1 centime (one penny), this bronze coin was minted in 1848 and engraved by Augustin Dupr, the 14th Graveur gnral des monnaies (Engraver General of Currency).

The frontside depicts a Liberty bust wearing the Phrygian cap, which signified freedom & the pursuit of liberty. The reverse simply denotes the value denomination. Circulated from 1848-1851.