© CGB
© CGB
10 Centimes Essai en bronze non daté ND
1897 year| Bronze | 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
10c
ESSAI ou sans le mot "ESSAI"
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis
Edge
Plain
Comment
GEM#33.1 (photo of card)Undated definitive proof. Dull blank, without the word "ESSAI". Large listel on obverse.
GEM#33.2
"ESSAI" debossed in place of date. A few examples
GEM#33.3
"ESSAI" debossed in the escutcheon below the face value. Some examples.
GEM#33.4
"ESSAI" recessed (turned 180°) in exergue in place of date.
VSO Albuquerque 69 lot 199
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin features a unique design that showcases the artistic skill and craftsmanship of Roty, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
