France 10 Centimes, 1938 – 1939

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Information

Country France France
Currency Franc (1795 – 1959)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Centimes
Year 1938 – 1939
Ruler Third Republic (1870–1940)
Composition Nickel silver (60% copper 20% zinc 20 % nickel)
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 21
Thickness (mm) 1.33
Demonetized 20 March 1947

Description

10 Centimes from France. Issued from 1938 to 1939. Struck in Nickel silver (60% copper 20% zinc 20 % nickel). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Center hole divides monogram, liberty cap above (French Republic)
Reverse
Center hole and plant divide denomination (Liberty EqualityFraternity10 Cents1939)
Edge
Smooth The image shows both heavy KM#889.1 (bottom) and light KM#889.2 (top) types

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1939  Wing 62.3M € 0,27 € 0,60 € 0,60 € 1,10 € 1,60 € 1,60 F. 139/3 - KM#889.1 - variable thickness 89%
1938  — — — — — — — F. 139/1 ESSAI 1.1%
1938  Wing 24.2M € 0,07 € 0,54 € 0,54 € 1,10 € 2,20 € 3,30 F. 139/2 - KM#889.1 50%

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