3 Centimes - Louis Philippe I (Trial in tin by Tiolier) ND (1830) front 3 Centimes - Louis Philippe I (Trial in tin by Tiolier) ND (1830) back
3 Centimes - Louis Philippe I (Trial in tin by Tiolier) ND (1830) photo
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3 Centimes - Louis Philippe I Trial in tin by Tiolier ND

1830 year
Tin 5.81 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848)
Type
Pattern
Year
1830
Value
3 Centimes (0.03)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Tin
Weight
5.81 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#407539
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Circular legend with value in a composite crown; a rooster inside.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE.
3 CENT.
ESSAI .A.

Engraver: Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Centimes - Louis Philippe I (Trial in tin by Tiolier) ND (1830) from France made of Tin weighing 5.81 g is that it was created as a trial coin, meaning it was not officially released into circulation but was instead produced as a test or sample. This makes it a rare and unique piece among coin collectors.