France 10 Centimes, 1881
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Franc
(1795 – 1959)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
10 Centimes
Year
1881
Ruler
Third Republic
(1870–1940)
Composition
Nickel silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Centimes from France. Issued in 1881. Struck in Nickel silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- The Head of the Republic in the form of Ceres is turned to the right. She is situated between a beam and an olive branch, (symbols of the French Republic), under a star. Under the bust, signature of the engraver.
- Reverse
- A Laurel Crown surrounding the face value symbolizing the greatness of the Third Republic. The mint letter is surrounded by a Horn of Plenty symbolizing the Monnaie de Paris and a Pole of the Licenser to symbolize the Republic.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 A | — | (fr) Fland rond |
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