© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
10 centimes Pièce d'essai Règne de la loi au module de ... ND
1870 year| Bronze | 10 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1870 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIECE
D'ESSAI
Edge
Plain
Comment
10-centime Genie module, caption: "Reign of Law".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 centimes (Pièce d'essai Règne de la loi au module de ...) ND (1870) from France made of Bronze weighing 10g is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Farochon was a prominent artist of his time, known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a beautiful depiction of a woman representing the French Republic, surrounded by symbols of liberty and justice. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
