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10 Centimes - Chambres de Commerce - Charleville and Sedan [08]
1921 year| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Communes of Charleville and Sedan (Department of Ardennes) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Face value above an olive branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10c
THEVENON
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes coin from Charleville and Sedan (Department of Ardennes) was issued in 1921 as part of a series of coins minted by the Chambres de Commerce (Chambers of Commerce) of various French cities. This coin is unique in that it features an image of a stork on the reverse side, which is a symbol of the city of Charleville. The stork is depicted carrying a baby in its beak, which is a reference to a local legend about the city's founding. According to the legend, the city was founded by a stork that carried a baby to the site where the city was built. This coin is a rare and interesting example of a coin that combines a symbol of a city with a local legend.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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