10 Centimes - Louis XVIII Antwerp; Siege Coinage
1814 year| Bronze | 24.55 g | 34 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 | 24.55 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONNAIE
10
CENT.
OBSIDIONALE
Engraver: Ricquier
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Three types with initial "R" are known.
Obverse
Die 1 -monogram LL very curved. Wreath with many leaves in each chain, the berries on the right from top to bottom: 1-2-2.
Die 2 - monogram LL slightly curved, monogram open at base. Wreath with few leaves in each chain, the berries on the right from top to bottom: 1-2-3.
Die 3 - monogram LL slightly curved, monogram closed at base. Wreath with many leaves in each chain, the berries on the right from top to bottom: 2-2-2.
Reverse
Die A - MONNAIE compressed, "1" and "0" at the same level, dot after “CENT,” "1” points to right of “N.”
Die B - MONNAIE wider, "1" higher than “0,” no dot after “CENT,” “1” points to left of “N.”
Die C - MONNAIE wider, "1" higher than “0,” dot after "CENT," , “1” points to left of “N.”
Combinations
1+A: see main photos of the article.
2+B: Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
