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10 Centimes - Union Commerciale Industrielle - Falaise [14] Brass
1922 year| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Falaise (Department of Calvados) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facial value in a vegetable pattern.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
Cent·
THEVENON
Unabridged legend: 10 centimes
Comment
Honorific issue offered by the manufacturer to the issuer’s representatives (elected officials, notables...). Some mintage may exceed one hundred (Elie 2003 p. 9).
Interesting fact
The 10 Centimes coin from the Commune of Falaise (Department of Calvados) made of Brass in 1922 features an image of a woman representing the "Union Commerciale Industrielle" (Industrial Commercial Union) on its obverse side. This design was created by the French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the early 20th century.
