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

1848 year
Tin 8.30 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
8.30 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#173718
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
10
CENTIMES
1848

Engraver: Montagny

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Centimes coin from France, designed by Montagny in 1848, was intended to be a new design for the 10 centimes coin, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. Instead, a different design by another artist was chosen, making this pattern coin a unique and rare piece of numismatic history.

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 Montagny, project 1) 1848 coin.