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© Monnaies d'Antan
10 Franken - Jérôme Bonaparte Bronze plated tin pattern strike
1813 year| Bronze plated tin | 1.82 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Jérôme Bonaparte (1807-1813) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 10 Franken |
| Currency | Frank (1807-1813) |
| Composition | Bronze plated tin |
| Weight | 1.82 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KOEN·V·WESTPH·FR·PR.
10
FRANK.
C
1813
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Franken - Jérôme Bonaparte (Bronze plated tin pattern strike) 1813 from Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) is that it was minted during a brief period of French rule over the region. The coin features an image of Jérôme Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled the Kingdom of Westphalia from 1807 to 1813. The coin's design and minting process were overseen by the French government, which sought to impose its own currency and monetary system on the conquered territories. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and valuable, with only a few examples known to exist in collections today.
