© CGB
© CGB
10 centimes Epreuve en aluminium, ballon monté
1870 year| Aluminium | 2.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1870 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: GT DE LA DÉFENSE NATIONALE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On the night of October 8, 1870, Léon Gambetta left Paris in a balloon, wanting to go and lead the resistance in the provinces. A 10 centime coin was struck to commemorate this event.
Interesting fact
The use of aluminum in the production of coins was a significant innovation at the time, as aluminum was still a relatively new metal in the 19th century. The fact that this coin was made using a pattern piece (a trial coin) suggests that it was likely produced as a test or prototype, and its unique composition makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
