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10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] (Aluminium Pattern) 1916 front 10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] (Aluminium Pattern) 1916 back
10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] (Aluminium Pattern) 1916 photo
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10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] (Aluminium Pattern) 1916 front 10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] (Aluminium Pattern) 1916 back
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10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] Aluminium Pattern

1916 year
Aluminium 2.02 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
 Commune of Marseille (Department of Bouches-du-Rhône)
Period
 Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
 Pattern
Year
 1916
Value
 10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
 Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
 Aluminium
Weight
 2.02 g
Diameter
 28.5 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#369947
Rarity index
 92%

Reverse

Face value under date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1916
10
CENTIMES
J GUERIN

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Differs from the standard circulation coin by the "J GUERIN" signature on reverse, which is vertical on the right, instead of horizontal on the left.
This is an unlisted variety from El Mon. # 10.7 that is zinc (Elie 2003, p. 198).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] (Aluminium Pattern) 1916 from Commune of Marseille (Department of Bouches-du-Rhône) made of Aluminium weighing 2.02 g is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Charles Allou. Allou was known for his work on various coins and medals, and this particular design features a woman representing the city of Marseille, surrounded by symbols of commerce and industry. The coin's unique design and the use of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time, make it a standout piece in the world of numismatics.

See also

In the same collection

See Also

In the same collection
5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] Silver front 5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] Silver back 5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] Silver 1916 year
Extremely rare non-circulating coin issued by Commune of Marseille, round shape, demonetized. Belongs to period Third Republic (1870-1940).
Silver 5.66 g 25 mm
10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] front 10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] back 10 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Marseille [13] 1916 year
Standard circulation coin issued by Commune of Marseille, round shape, thickness measures 1.5 mm, demonetized. Belongs to period Third Republic (1870-1940).
Aluminium 2 g 28.5 mm