© CGB
© CGB
10 Centimes Essai en bronze-nickel
1938 year| Bronze | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#208145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
FRATERNITE
10 // CMES
ESSAI
1938
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
GEM#40.2"ESSAI" in the loop of the "C" in "CMES". The date without the dots.
GEM#40.3
"ESSAI" in relief in the loop of the "C" of "CMES". Date between two dots.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centimes coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Patey. Patey was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals. The Pattern 10 Centimes coin features a unique design, showcasing a stylized allegory of France on the obverse side, and a shield with the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" on the reverse side. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the values of the French Republic and was intended to be used as a pattern for future coinage. However, it was ultimately not adopted for circulation and remains a rare and interesting collector's item.
