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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
10 Centimes Essai ND
1855 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
DE
MONNAIES
EN
NICKEL
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre, and features a unique pattern that was never adopted for circulation. Instead, it was only produced as a trial or "essai" coin, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
