© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
10 Centimes - Lindauer Trial, zinc with perforation
1939 year| Zinc | - | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
LIBERTY * EQUALITY
FRATERNITY
10 | CMES
.1939.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
10 CMES
·1939·
Edge
Plain
Comment
The word "ESSAI" vertical between the legs of the ‘R’. "CMES" not underlined. Date between 2 points. Mazard lists 4 shapes of the perforations. According to such, the different zinc alloys may be distinguished.
GEM41.8
GEM41.9
GEM41.10
GEM41.11
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centimes - Lindauer (Trial, zinc with perforation) 1939 from France made of Zinc is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial coin, and only a small number of them were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
