French Colonies 10 Centimes – 1844-A – Louis-Philippe I – Bronze – XF Condition
Offered is an 1844-A French Colonies 10 Centimes featuring Louis-Philippe I, King of the French, in attractive Extremely Fine (XF) condition.
This historic 19th-century colonial coin was struck at the Paris Mint and is associated with the French colonial territories. The obverse features the laureate portrait of Louis-Philippe I facing left, while the reverse displays the 10 CENTIMES denomination within a wreath along with the COLONIES FRANÇAISES inscription.
The coin retains strong overall detail for its age, with moderate signs of circulation consistent with an XF grade.
Coin Details:
- Issuer: French Colonies
- Denomination: 10 Centimes
- Year: 1844
- Mint Mark: A
- Mint: Paris
- Ruler: Louis-Philippe I
- Composition: Bronze
- Standard Weight: 20 g
- Actual Weight: 18.87 g
- Diameter: Approximately 30 mm
- Condition: XF (Extremely Fine) assessment
- Certification: Ungraded
A desirable piece of 19th-century French colonial coinage, ideal for collectors of French Colonies, Louis-Philippe issues, and historical world coins.
Please Note: The coin weighs 18.87 g compared with the approximately 20 g standard weight. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description. The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive.
