10 Centimes Departement De La H-Garonne, Toulouse
| Issuer | Toulouse, Commune of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1922 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 6 June 1931 |
| Reference(s) | El Mon.#15.2 |
| Obverse description | Boat |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
UNION LATINE COMITE DU SUD-OUEST GS (Translation: Latin Union Committee of the Southwest) |
| Reverse description | Denomination |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
DEPARTEMENT DE LA Hᵀᴱ-GARONNE 1922 B.P. 10c- Æ 1927 · TOULOUSE · (Translation: Department of the Haute-Garonne) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | Arsenal de Toulouse, France(1793-1965) |
| Mintage |
1922 - (fr) 1922-1927 - 3 000 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2088840800 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: France in 1922 experienced significant post-World War I economic instability, leading to a severe national shortage of small denomination coinage. This spurred widespread issuance of "monnaie de nécessité" by local authorities. The 10 Centimes from Toulouse, capital of Haute-Garonne, exemplifies this era, filling a critical void in daily transactions. It