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10 Centimes - Napoleon III Pattern
1857 year| Bimetallic: copper centre in copper-nickel ring | 9.52 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 9.52 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle with wings outstretched facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
B
DIX CENTIMES
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes - Napoleon III (Pattern) 1857 from France is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre. Barre was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and banknotes. The coin's design features a portrait of Napoleon III, who was the Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and the inscription "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR". The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper center and copper-nickel ring, was a unique feature for its time and adds to its numismatic interest.
