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10 Centimes ND
| Zinc | 3.87 g | 23.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.87 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#130432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Facial value surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE
10c.
DE L'HÉRAULT
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Edge
Plain
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 image of a grapevine on the obverse (front side), which represents the rich agricultural heritage of the Hérault department in southern France.
