10 Centimes ND


Zinc	3.85 g	23.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Department of Hérault
Period	Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Value	10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency	Franc (1795-1959)
Composition	Zinc
Weight	3.85 g
Diameter	23.5 mm
Thickness	1.4 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#11572
Rarity index	42%

Reverse

Facial value surrounded by the legend. Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE
10c.
DE L'HÉRAULT

Unabridged legend: 10 centimes

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Varieties are known.

Obverse
Die 1 - left lower tendril atop DE of DE L'HERAULT.
Die 2 - left lower tendril to "E" in DE of DE L'HERAULT.
Die 3 - left lower tendril to "D" in DE L'HERAULT, left upper tendril short.

Reverse
Die A - HERAULT without accent, letter "C" in denomination to upper "M" of COMMERCE.
Die B - HERAULT without accent, letter "C" in denomination to lower "M" of COMMERCE, "E" above "D" in large DE at the top.
Die C - HÉRAULT with accent.
Die D - HERAULT without accent, letter "C" in denomination to lower "M" of COMMERCE, letters of DE at the top large and aligned.

Combinations
1+A.
1+B.
1+C.
2+C.
2+D.
3+D.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centimes ND coin from the Department of Hérault was designed by French artist and engraver, Pierre-Alexandre Morlon. Morlon was known for his work on various French coins and banknotes, and his design for the 10 Centimes ND coin features a stylized portrait of a young woman representing the department of Hérault, surrounded by a wreath of vines and grapes. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the region's rich agricultural heritage and its reputation for producing high-quality wine.