© Laurent Paul Montaron (CC BY)
© Laurent Paul Montaron (CC BY)
10 centimes Copper essai with the effigy of Louis XIII
1839 year| Copper | 9.7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#291304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Oak wreath with acorns and date in the center.
Variation: "MONETARY PRESS" in the center instead of the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1839
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are several variants of alloy, thickness, alignment. Here are two variants where all three differ.This monetary essai was struck under the rule of Louis-Philippe I, but features the likeness of his ancestor Louis XIII. This is because the reverse is a reuse of a design by Nicolas Briot (according to Maz.)
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 centimes coin with the effigy of Louis XIII, minted in 1839, is a rare and unique coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted as a trial or "essai" coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test or sample. This makes it particularly valuable to collectors, as it is a one-of-a-kind piece of numismatic history.
