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© CGB
10 Centimes - Essai piéfort en nickel
1914 year| Nickel | 8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#208133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE
FRATERNITE
10 // CMES
ESSAI
1914
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centimes - Essai piéfort en nickel 1914 is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a trial piece for a potential new design for the 10 centimes coin, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. As a result, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
