© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
10 Centimes Essai en nickel de Patey
1910 year| Nickel | 4.15 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
10
CMES
1910
ESSAI
A.PATEY
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Comment
Round nickel blank, perforated. Signature A.PATEY, on the obverse and reverse. The word "ESSAI" on the reverse at the top right.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centimes (Essai en nickel de Patey) 1910 from France made of Nickel weighing 4.15g is a rare and unique coin. It was created as a trial piece and only a few examples were struck, making it highly sought after by collectors.
