© CGB
© CGB
10 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis Essai non daté en maillechort ND
1897 year| Nickel silver | 10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
10c
ESSAI
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
ESSAI" stamped rail
Comment
Nickel silver blank. The listel is wide on the obverse. "ESSAI" engraved on the reverse, in place of the date, and on the edge. A few examples.VSO Cgb 6 lot 1102
VAE Palombo 11 lot 538
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centimes Daniel-Dupuis (Essai non daté en maillechort) ND (1897) from France made of Nickel silver weighing 10 g is a rare and unique coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Daniel-Dupuis, and features a distinctive pattern on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.
