© CGB
© CGB
10 Centimes pattern by Gayrard, project
1848 year| Tin | 8.29 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1848-1852) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 8.29 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#172073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In two lines 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 Tin and weighing 8.29g, is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Gayrard. Gayrard 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 depiction of a young woman representing the French Republic, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the coin's denomination. This design was intended to symbolize the values of the French Republic and to promote the use of decimal currency in France.
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 Gayrard, project 2) 1848 coin.
