10 Centimes 1920 front 10 Centimes 1920 back
10 Centimes 1920 photo
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10 Centimes

1920 year
Aluminium 1.11 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Charlieu (Department of Loire)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1920
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.11 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33912
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Face value and date in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNION COMMERCIALE
10c-
1920
J.BORY
* ET INDUSTRIELLE *

Unabridged legend: 10 centimes

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Charlieu was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time. Aluminum was still a relatively new material in the early 20th century, and it was not commonly used for coins until later in the century. The use of aluminum for this coin reflects the experimental nature of the Commune of Charlieu's currency, which was established in 1919 and only lasted for a few years.