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
Copper 14.37 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
14.37 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#173719
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

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Centimes coin from France, designed by Montagny in 1848, features a unique design element - a stylized letter "A" on the reverse side, which represents the mintmark of the Paris Mint. This coin was part of a series of pattern coins that were never officially circulated but were instead produced as trial strikes to test the design and production process. Despite its limited production, this coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

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.