© CGB
© CGB
10 centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai en bronze, perforé
1911 year| Bronze | 9.86 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1911 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.86 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
1911
ESSAI
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Comment
The word "ESSAI" in relief on the reverse in the cartouche.VSO Cgb 6 lot 1130
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Essai en bronze, perforé) 1911 is a rare and unique coin, with only 50 examples minted. It was created as a trial piece for a potential new design for the 10 centimes coin, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. As a result, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
