10 centimes (Essai en bronze de Domard) 1870 front 10 centimes (Essai en bronze de Domard) 1870 back
10 centimes (Essai en bronze de Domard) 1870 photo
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10 centimes Essai en bronze de Domard

1870 year
Bronze 10 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1870
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#200334
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
10
CENTIMES
1870
E

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 centimes (Essai en bronze de Domard) 1870 is a rare and unique coin, with only 30 examples known to exist. It was created as a trial strike in bronze, and its design features a wreath of laurel leaves surrounding the number 10, with the words "Essai en bronze de Domard" (Trial in bronze of Domard) inscribed below. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a valuable addition to any collection of French numismatics.