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© Maison Palombo
10 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis Epreuve en or
1898 year| Gold (.750) | 18.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 18.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
10c
1898
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
3 GOLD" stamped heald
Comment
Gold presentation coin struck on matte blank. Edge stamped "3 OR". Apart from the metal, this proof is identical to the current mintage. It would appear that this coin is a tribute proof.VAE Palombo 1 lot 499
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Epreuve en or) 1898 from France is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Daniel-Dupuis, and features a unique design that showcases the profile of a young woman wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing liberty, on the obverse side.
