10 Centimes (pattern at the modul of 10 centiumes) ND (1870) front 10 Centimes (pattern at the modul of 10 centiumes) ND (1870) back
10 Centimes (pattern at the modul of 10 centiumes) ND (1870) photo
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10 Centimes pattern at the modul of 10 centiumes ND

1870 year
Bronze 9.95 g 30.75 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1870
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.95 g
Diameter
30.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#166199
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

PIECE OF ESSAY in an oak crown.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIÈCE D'ESSAI

Edge

Plain

Comment

The coin indicates Year 4, which is curious since it was minted in 1870. It is possible that the engraver was inspired by an object engraved by Dupré, who was the general engraver of coins at that time.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes (pattern at the modul of 10 centiumes) ND (1870) from France made of Bronze weighing 9.95g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Debay, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 19th century.