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10 Centimes
1922 year| Aluminium | 1.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of La Réole (Department of Gironde) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Facial value in a vegetable pattern.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
Cent·
THEVENON
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes 1922 coin from Commune of La Réole 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 made the coin quite unique and innovative for its time.
![10 Centimes - Union des Commerçants - La Réole [33] Brass front](/storage/images/10-Centimes-Union-des-Commerants-La-Role-33-Brass_44531_1.webp)
![10 Centimes - Union des Commerçants - La Réole [33] Brass back](/storage/images/10-Centimes-Union-des-Commerants-La-Role-33-Brass_44531_2.webp)
