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10 Centimes - Jérôme Bonaparte
| Billon (.200 silver) | 1.97 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Westphalia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Jérôme Bonaparte (1807-1813) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1812 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Frank (1807-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.200 silver) |
| Weight | 1.97 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIERON. NAPOLEON KOEN. 1812
10
CENT.
C
Tiolier
Engraver: Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the brief reign of Jérôme Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled the Kingdom of Westphalia from 1808 to 1812. Despite his short tenure, Jérôme's coinage has become highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
