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10 Centimes - Marie-Adelaïde

1915 year
Zinc 3.1 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Grand duchess
Marie-Adelaïde (1912-1919)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1915
Value
10 Centimes (0.10&nbspLUF)
Currency
Franc (1854-2001)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#11385
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Face value above the hole and two oak branches at the bottom.
External pearled circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10 CES

Edge

Plain

Comment

Part of the series of 5, 10 and 25 centimes in zinc struck during the First World War at the Brussels mint. Hard to find in a state of conservation superior to very fine.


The Grand-Ducal Decree of 21 October 1915
authorizing the government to strike 5 and 10 centimes in zinc.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centimes - Marie-Adelaïde 1915 coin from Luxembourg is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Grand Duchess Marie-Adelaïde, who was the first female head of state in Luxembourg and ruled from 1912 to 1919.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1915  1400000 - - - - - -

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