© CGB
© CGB
10 centimes Essai en bronze-aluminium de Dubois
| Aluminium bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1909-1910 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
ESSAI
10
CENTIMES
Engraver: Henri Alfred Auguste Dubois
Edge
Plain
Comment
GEM#35.9 1909Heavyweight blank thickness study. Recessed legend, raised face, with countermark (in the example, a "4" to the left of the head and a "7" to the right of the date. Weight: 6.5g. Diameter: 21mm
GEM#35.10 1909
Recessed legend, raised face, with countermark (in the example a "2" to the left of the head). Weight: 5.4g. Diameter : 21mm
GEM#35.11 1909 (Piece from the card)
Engraved legends, raised face, no countermark; Weight : 5g. Diameter : 21mm
GEM#35.13 1910
Debossed legends, raised face. The inside of the crown is octagonal on both sides. The word "ESSAI" at the top of the reverse. Weight: 2.8g. Diameter: 20.1mm
GEM#35.14 1910
Engraved legends, raised face. The inside of the crown is circular on both sides. The word "ESSAI" at the top of the reverse. Weight : 2,8g. Diameter: 20.1mm
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 centimes coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Charles Dubois, and features a unique blend of aluminum and bronze. This coin was part of a series of experimental coins minted in the early 20th century to test the durability and feasibility of using aluminum bronze in coin production. The use of aluminum bronze was eventually discontinued due to its tendency to corrode, but the Pattern 10 centimes coin remains a rare and interesting collector's item.
