France 10 centimes, 1887
pattern of Merley, 18 sides
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Franc
(1795 – 1959)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
10 Centimes
Year
1887
Ruler
Third Republic
(1870–1940)
Composition
Nickel silver
Shape
Octodecagonal (18-sided)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Centimes from France. Issued in 1887. Struck in Nickel silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- The Head of the Republic in the form of Ceres is turned to the right. She is situated between a beam and an olive branch, (symbols of the French Republic), under a star. Under the bust, signature of the engraver.
- Reverse
- In a circle in the center, the face value and the letter of workshop. Between the circle and the scroll the French motto, the word "ESSAI" surrounded by a cornucopia (symbol of the Monnaie de Paris) and a beam of the lictor to symbolize the Republic.
- Edge
- 18-sided slice.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 A | — |
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