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10 Centimes - Louis XVIII Antwerp; Siege Coinage
1814 year| Bronze | 25 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | City under siege of Antwerp (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) |
| King | Louis XVIII (1814) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONNAIE
10 CENT.
OBSIDIONALE
Engraver: Jean-Louis Gagnepain
Edge
Rough
Comment
Various varieties:G.194a: 10 spread.
G.194b: 10 tight, no traces behind the date.
G.194c: 10 tight, incuse marks behind the date.
Obsidional coinage: Necessity coins minted during a siege and having a fiduciary character, their purpose was to enable the garrison to meet its needs in a legal manner and the population to pursue its activities in the absence of sufficient official coinage.
definition taken from Mr. Michel Galléazzi's numismatic lexicon (Numismatique & Change n° 193 March 1990)
F. 130D 34mm, 25g
Signature J.L.G.N. of Jean-Louis Gagnepain on the crown ribbon. Gagnepain was a military engraver working at the arsenal. Issued between April 20 and 30, 1814 in 36,000 copies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centimes - Louis XVIII (Antwerp; Siege Coinage) 1814 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and conflict. The city of Antwerp was under siege by French forces, and the coin was produced as a makeshift currency to address the shortage of official currency caused by the war. Despite its humble origins, the coin has become a highly sought-after collector's item due to its unique history and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes - Louis XVIII (Antwerp; Siege Coinage) 1814 coin.