© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
5-10 centimes Essai hybride en nickel de Varenne ND
1912 year| Nickel | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 // Cent
H.Varenne
ESSAI
Engraver: Henri Varenne
Comment
High-quality engraving depicting Agriculture and Industry. Signed H.VARENNE, this 5-centime obverse was only struck in the 10-centime module and associated with this reverse. The word "ESSAI" on the reverse, left against the scroll.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5-10 centimes (Essai hybride en nickel de Varenne) ND (1912) from France made of Nickel weighing 4 g is that it was designed by French engineer and metallurgist, Charles de Varenne, who was known for his work in developing new methods for the production of nickel alloys. This coin was part of a series of experimental hybrid coins that were produced in the early 20th century, and it features a unique combination of metals, including nickel, copper, and zinc. The coin's design was never adopted for circulation, but it remains an interesting piece of numismatic history.
