10 Centimes - Napoleon III
| Bronze | 10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1868 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 October 1934 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Eagle. Mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANÇAIS
K
* DIX CENTIMES *
Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks A = Paris, BB = Strasbourg, E = Paris probe, K = Bordeaux.Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes coin was introduced during the reign of Napoleon III, who was the last French monarch to rule before the fall of the Second French Empire. The coin was part of a broader effort to modernize France's currency and economy, and it featured a portrait of Napoleon III on one side and the French national emblem on the other. Despite its relatively low denomination, the 10 Centimes coin was made of bronze, which was a more durable and cost-effective material than the silver or gold coins that were also in circulation at the time. Today, the 10 Centimes coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history buffs, offering a glimpse into France's rich cultural and economic heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 A | 3688306 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 BB | 4634355 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 K | 4461451 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 A | 5463211 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 BB | 4692605 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 K | 5145329 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 A | 4196184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 BB | 1716817 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 K | 4520929 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 A | 1556490 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 BB | 2676287 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 K | 3075038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 A | 1436255 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 BB | 4796851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes - Napoleon III 1861-1868 coin.
