© CGB
© CGB
Essai de frappe de 10 francs, bimétallique type 2 ND
1987 year| Aluminium-nickel-bronze | 6.52 g | 22.86 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium-nickel-bronze |
| Weight | 6.52 g |
| Diameter | 22.86 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A / MM and the arm of a balance.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ESSAI DE - .FRAPPE.// A / MM
Edge
Five sets of splines
Comment
This coin is a test of striking, weight and diameter of the 10 francs genius of the bastille.It is not the one with the weight diameter and axis of striking adopted, they do not correspond to the coin of 10 francs.
The initials AMM on the reverse side means Administration des Monnaies et Médailles.
This test is rarer than the type1, this last one has a degree of rarity R1, the one of this sheet has a degree of rarity R2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Essai de frappe de 10 francs, bimétallique (type 2) ND (1987) from France made of Aluminium-nickel-bronze weighing 6.52 g is that it features a unique bi-metallic design, with the inner circle made of aluminum and the outer ring made of a nickel-bronze alloy. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a sought-after collector's item.
