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10 Centimes
1917 year| Iron | 1.5 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of La Rochelle (Department of Charente-Maritime) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Uniface (negative of the obverse in hollow, left by the stamping of the very thin blank).
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1917 coin from La Rochelle was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The country was in the midst of World War I, and the government was struggling to finance the war effort. As a result, the French government decided to mint coins made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold. This coin, made of iron and weighing only 1.5 grams, was a significant departure from the standard coins minted in previous years, and it remains an interesting and unique collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
