© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
10 centimes Essai en maillechort de Lorthior
1880 year| Nickel silver | 3.6 g | 22.7 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1880 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
10
CENTIMES
A
ESSAI
Engraver: Lorthior
Edge
Plain
Comment
Round blank, unsigned. The word "ESSAI" in relief on the reverse, highlighted between 2 rosettes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 centimes (Essai en maillechort de Lorthior) 1880 from France made of Nickel silver weighing 3.6 g is that it was designed by French engraver and designer, Jean-Baptiste-Léonard Lorthior. Lorthior was known for his work on various French coins and medals, and this particular coin features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
