© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
10 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en bronze argenté
1898 year| Silver plated bronze | 10.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
10c
1898
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Comment
GEM#34.5Without the word "ESSAI".
GEM#34.6
"ESSAI" in relief, inclined in the escutcheon on the reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Essai en bronze argenté) 1898 from France is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Daniel-Dupuis, and features a unique blend of silver and bronze materials. The coin's obverse side showcases a portrait of a young woman wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing liberty, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a wheat sheaf, representing prosperity and abundance. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1898, making it a sought-after addition to any numismatic collection.
