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10 Centimes - Union des Commerçants - La Réole [33] Brass
1922 yearBrass | - | 23 mm |
Issuer | Commune of La Réole (Department of Gironde) |
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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#44531 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was created to commemorate the Union des Commerçants (Merchants' Union) in La Réole, a commune in the Gironde department of France. The coin features an image of a merchant on one side and the words "Union des Commerçants" on the other. This coin is a rare and unique piece of numismatic history, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.