10 Centimes ND front 10 Centimes ND back
10 Centimes ND photo
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10 Centimes ND

 
Brass 2 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Ouveillan (Department of Aude)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Brass
Weight
2 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 13 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#23509
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Face value in a grenetis.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10c_

Unabridged legend: 10 centimes

Comment

Brass blanks with different copper contents were used for the minting of Ouveillan tokens. This is why they are found with hues ranging from brassy yellow to orange-red close to copper (Elie 2003, p. 251).Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 10 Centimes ND coin from Commune of Ouveillan is a rare coin, with only a limited number of coins minted. It is estimated that only about 10,000 coins were produced, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.