1 Décime (pattern of Barre, poids léger) 1840 front 1 Décime (pattern of Barre, poids léger) 1840 back
1 Décime (pattern of Barre, poids léger) 1840 photo
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1 Décime pattern of Barre, poids léger

1840 year
Copper 9.94 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848)
Type
Pattern
Year
1840
Value
1 Decime = 10 Centimes (0.1)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.94 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#166188
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REFONTES DES MONNAIES DE CUIVRE
1
DÉCIME
ESSAI

Edge

Plain

Comment

Several weight variants available.
-Lightweight: 8.75 g to 9.99 g
-Heavy weight: 14.90 g to 14.92 g
Variations can go beyond these ranges, observed only on about ten examples.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre, and features a unique pattern on its reverse side. The pattern includes a wreath of oak leaves and a shield with the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) inscribed on it. This coin was minted during the reign of King Louis-Philippe, who ruled France from 1830 to 1848.