© CGB
© CGB
10 Centimes Essai en carton de Merley, type II
1888 year| Cardboard | 0.33 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
10
CENTIMES
A
ESSAI
Edge
Plain
Comment
Signature L.MERLEY.
Interesting fact
This coin is a rare and unique example of a cardboard coin, which was created as a trial or experimental piece and not intended for circulation. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
