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10 Francs - Napoleon III Pattern
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1855 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse description | A plain, unfinished field bearing a four-line hand-inscribed notation identifying this piece as a copper cliché, with the denomination abbreviation, the legend 'CLICHÉ CUIV.' (cliché cuivre, i.e. copper trial), the date 1855, and the engraver's initials 'AB' (Auguste Barre) scratched into the surface. The absence of a portrait or decorative motif confirms this side as a working trial planchet rather than a finished die impression. The entire surface exhibits a characteristic gold-plated bronze appearance consistent with a pattern or essai piece. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The denomination '10 FRANCS' and date '1855' are displayed prominently in the centre of the field, enclosed within a wreath of laurel branches tied at the base. The circular legend 'EMPIRE FRANÇAIS' arcs around the upper periphery between an inner beaded border and the toothed rim. The mint mark 'A' (Paris) appears at the base of the wreath below the date. The overall design is well-centred and finely executed, consistent with a high-quality pattern or essai strike produced by the Monnaie de Paris. |
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