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© CGB
10 Centimes - Muhammad VIII Essai
1364 (1945) year| Zinc | 1.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad VIII (1943-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1364 (1945) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUNISIE
10 CENTIMES
1945
ESSAI
PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS
Translation:
10 Centimes
1945
Essai
French Protectorate
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Essai of KM#271Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centimes coin from Tunisia is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1945 as a trial or "essai" coin, which means that it was not meant for circulation but rather as a test or sample. It features the image of Muhammad VIII, the Bey of Tunis, on one side and the Tunisian coat of arms on the other. The fact that it was made of zinc and weighs only 1.5g makes it stand out from other coins of its time, which were typically made of more valuable metals like gold, silver, or copper. This coin's unique composition and design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1364 (1945) | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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