France 10 centimes, 1839

Copper essai with the effigy of Louis XIII

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Information

Country France France
Currency Franc (1795 – 1959)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 10 Centimes
Year 1839
Ruler Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830–1848)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.7
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 2.75

Description

10 Centimes from France. Issued in 1839. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.7 g.

Obverse
Bust on the right, effigy of Louis XIII wearing a crown, draped and cuirassed, with milled collar.
Reverse
Oak wreath with acorns and date in the center. Variation: "MONETARY PRESS" in the center instead of the date.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1839)  — Text "PRESSE MONÉTAIRE" in place of the date
1839  — (fr) essai monétaire

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