10 Centimes (pattern by Pillard) 1849 front 10 Centimes (pattern by Pillard) 1849 back
10 Centimes (pattern by Pillard) 1849 photo
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10 Centimes pattern by Pillard

1849 year
Tin 8.37 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Second Republic (1848-1852)
Type
Pattern
Year
1849
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Tin
Weight
8.37 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#184940
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
DIX
CENTIMES
1849

Engraver: Pillard

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Centimes coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Pillard. Pillard was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the 19th century. His design for the Pattern 10 Centimes coin features a young woman representing the French Republic, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) - the national motto of France. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the values of the French Revolution and the new French Republic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1849  5 - - - - - -

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