10 Centimes (pattern by Alard) 1848 front 10 Centimes (pattern by Alard) 1848 back
10 Centimes (pattern by Alard) 1848 photo
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10 Centimes pattern by Alard

1848 year
Tin 8.46 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Second Republic (1848-1852)
Type
Pattern
Year
1848
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Tin
Weight
8.46 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#171010
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

In three lines in a crown formed of an oak branch and an olive branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
10
CENTIMES
1848

Engraver: Alard

Edge

Lettering: Lisse

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes (pattern by Alard) 1848 from France made of Tin weighing 8.46g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Alard. Alard was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 19th century, and his design for the Pattern 10 Centimes coin features a distinctive wreath and shield motif on the obverse, with the reverse bearing the denomination and a stylized floral pattern. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its unique design and limited mintage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848  5 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes (pattern by Alard) 1848 coin.