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10 Franken Trial Strike
1954 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.00 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Saar (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Saar Protectorate (1947-1956) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1954 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 Franken) |
| Currency | Franc (1947-1956) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#99755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZEHN FRANKEN
10
·1954·
Translation: Ten francs
Engraver: Theo Siegle
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1954 there was an "Essai" edition (trial) of the first three values (10, 20, 50 francs). The word "Essai" was stamped under the country name "Saarland", the front remained unchanged. The circulation was 1,100 pieces each, the coins were in sets in a plastic frame with the inscription "Monnaie de Paris" (Paris Mint).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Franken (Trial Strike) 1954 from Saar (Germany) made of Aluminium bronze weighing 3.00 g is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The Saar region, which is located on the border of Germany and France, was a disputed territory after World War II. In 1954, the year this coin was minted, the Saar region was still under French control, but it would eventually return to Germany in 1957. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political landscape of post-war Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Franken (Trial Strike) 1954 coin.
