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10 Centimes
1923 year| Aluminium | 1.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Périgueux (Department of Dordogne) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| 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 | 30 January 1926 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Face value above the validity dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10c
1923-1928
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Edge
Plain
Comment
A total of 30,000 francs was issued for the two issues combined. Issue date: November 04, 1922; redemption date: January 30, 1926.
Source: B. CARRUESCO, Monnaies de nécessité gravées par la société Thévenon, Bulletin de l'ACJM, HS8, 2023.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1923 coin from Commune of Périgueux was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. In fact, it was the first time that aluminum was used as a material for coinage in France. This makes the coin a unique piece of numismatic history, as it represents an early example of the use of aluminum in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes 1923 coin.