10 Centimes, France

10 Centimes, France, 1870-1898 obverse image10 Centimes, France, 1870-1898 reverse image
10 Centimes coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1870-1898
  • Period:
    Third Republic (1870-1940)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
10 Centimes Reference Price

Reference Price

$10.40-$19.95

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

10 Centimes Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Central wreath containing value; mintmark below T letter, privy mark below M letter. Lettering divided by stars around outside

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Ceres facing left in a central beaded circle. Lettering around, date below with star either side

Engraver:

Eugène-André Oudiné

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

10 Centimes Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE OUDINÉ * 1876 *

Reverse:

LIBERTÉ * ÉGALITÉ * FRATERNITÉ * 10 CENTIMES A

10 Centimes Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

10 Centimes sizes
  • Weight:10.00 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:1.4 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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