© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
10 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en aluminium
1908 year| Aluminium | 3 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
1908
ESSAI
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Comment
GEM#34.10
The word "ESSAI" embossed in the crest. Weight 3g. This test is harder to find than the 5 centimes of the same type(VG#4608b).
GEM#34.11
Similar to gem#34.10 but on thick blank. Weight 3.8g.
VG lists this test under reference 4608 but does not mention the thick blank variant.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Essai en aluminium) 1908 is a rare and unique coin, with only 50 pieces minted. It was created as a trial piece for a potential new aluminum coinage, but ultimately, the design was not adopted, and the coin remains a curiosity for collectors.
