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10 Centimes
1920 year| Aluminium | 0.66 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Bayonne (Department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Facial value surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE
10
BAYONNE
J.BORY
Edge
Plain
Comment
VarietiesThree varieties of obverse are known, depending on the position of the boat's flag:
flag under the C (of "chambre") and aft mast between the E and C of "de commerce"; -flag next to the C (of "chambre") and aft mast under the C of "de commerce".
-flag next to the C (of "chambre") and aft mast under the C of "de commerce".
-flag against the C (of "chambre") and aft mast under the C of "de commerce", missing a rope (other details vary).
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1920 coin from the Commune of Bayonne is interesting because it was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time. Aluminum was not widely used in coinage until the mid-20th century, so this coin is an early example of the use of this metal in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 752000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes 1920 coin.
