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10 Centimes
1917 year| Aluminium | 0.88 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Department of Gard |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Left bust of a tyche wearing a temple headdress, flanked by the dates of validity.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1917 1918
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1917 coin was issued during World War I, when many countries, including France, were facing a shortage of metals like copper and nickel, which were traditionally used to mint coins. To address this shortage, the French government decided to mint coins made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time. The use of aluminum in coinage was a significant innovation and marked a turning point in the history of coin minting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes 1917 coin.