10 Centimes (pattern by Gayrard, project 1) 1848 front 10 Centimes (pattern by Gayrard, project 1) 1848 back
10 Centimes (pattern by Gayrard, project 1) 1848 photo
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10 Centimes pattern by Gayrard, project

1848 year
Copper 10.81 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
Copper
Weight
10.81 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#172072
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

In a crown formed of an oak branch and an olive branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
10
CENTS
1848

Engraver: Gayrard

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes coin from France, made of Copper and weighing 10.81g, is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Gayrard. He was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 19th century, and his design for the 10 Centimes coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the French Republic, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity). This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848  10 - - - - - -

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 Gayrard, project 1) 1848 coin.