10 Centimes - Union Commerciale - Vervins [Aisne] 1922 front 10 Centimes - Union Commerciale - Vervins [Aisne] 1922 back
10 Centimes - Union Commerciale - Vervins [Aisne] 1922 photo
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10 Centimes - Union Commerciale - Vervins [Aisne]

1922 year
Aluminium 1.1 g 21.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Vervins (Department of Aisne)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1922
Value
10 Centimes (0.10)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#29939
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Face value in a plant motif.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
Cent·
THEVENON

Unabridged legend: 10 centimes

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Centimes coin from Vervins, France, is that it was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice for coins at the time. Aluminum was still a relatively new material in the early 20th century, and it was not commonly used for coins until later in the century. The use of aluminum for this coin may have been a cost-saving measure or an attempt to create a lighter, more portable currency.