© Pimousse124 DB-Monnaie
© Pimousse124 DB-Monnaie
10 Centimes
1922 year| Aluminium | 1.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Chatellerault (Department of Vienne) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Face value in a wreath of ears of wheat.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
Cmes
THEVENON
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1922 coin from Commune of Chatellerault was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1921, and it was a significant departure from the traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper that had been used for centuries. The use of aluminum in coins was a result of the country's effort to reduce the cost of coin production and make currency more accessible to the general public. The 10 Centimes 1922 coin was one of the first coins to be minted using this new material, and it represents an interesting chapter in the history of coinage.
