3 Centimes - Louis Philippe (pattern of Domard) ND (1831-1842) front 3 Centimes - Louis Philippe (pattern of Domard) ND (1831-1842) back
3 Centimes - Louis Philippe (pattern of Domard) ND (1831-1842) photo
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3 Centimes - Louis Philippe pattern of Domard ND

 
Bronze 4.5 g -
Description
Issuer
France
King
Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848)
Type
Pattern
Years
1831-1842
Value
3 Centimes (0.03)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.5 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#59225
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIEU PROTÉGE LA FRANCE.
3
CENT.
· ESSAI · A

Engraver: Domard

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Centimes - Louis Philippe (pattern of Domard) ND (1831-1842) from France made of Bronze weighing 4.5g is that it was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Domard. Domard was a prominent artist during the 19th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including this pattern coin. The coin features a portrait of Louis Philippe, the King of the French, on one side and an allegorical image of France on the other. The coin was never officially issued, but it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.