© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Centimes pattern of Malbet
1849 year| Tin | 8.33 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1848-1852) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1849 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 8.33 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIX
CENTIMES
1849
LIBERTE //EGALITE / /FRATERNITE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centimes coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre, and features a portrait of a young woman representing the French Republic. The coin was minted in 1849 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. The use of tin as the material for the coin was also unusual, as most coins of the time were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. Despite its unusual composition, the Pattern 10 Centimes coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
