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© Maison Palombo
10 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en bronze argenté non daté ND
1897 year| Silver clad bronze | 9.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver clad bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
10c
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Lettering: ESSAI
Comment
Silvered bronze blank, wide scroll on obverse. "TRIAL" in hollow on the edge. A few examples.VAE Palombo 6 lot 256
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Essai en bronze argenté non daté) ND (1897) 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 1897, making it a sought-after addition to any numismatic collection.
