10 Centimes

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SYNDICAT DU COMMERCE & DE L'INDUSTRIE
10c.
1920
· SAINT-GAUDENS ·

Unabridged legend: 10 centimes

Edge

Plain

Comment

Probably Thevenon workshop, like the other two pieces in the series, but the signature is missing.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Probablement atelier Thevenon comme les deux autres pièces de la série, mais la signature est absente.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centimes coin from Commune of Saint-Gaudens (Department of Haute-Garonne) made of Aluminium weighing 2.0 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1920, and it was a significant departure from the traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper that were commonly used in coinage at the time. The use of aluminum in coins was a result of the need for a more affordable and durable material due to the economic constraints of the post-World War I period. This coin is a unique example of how coinage has evolved over time, adapting to new technologies and materials to meet the needs of different economies.