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10 Centimes Calaisis
1920 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Calais (Department of Pas-de-Calais) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Face value within a wreath of oak and laurel surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÉDÉRATION DU COMMERCE
10
DU
✿ CALAISIS ✿
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes coin from Calais, France, was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty. Roty was a prominent artist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his designs were featured on many French coins during that time. The 10 Centimes coin, in particular, features a depiction of a young woman representing the city of Calais, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves. This design was a common motif in Roty's work and can be found on many other coins from the same period.
