French 10 Centimes Postal Currency (Timbre-Monnaie) with J.A. Lydia advertisement

France · 1900 · 10 centimes

A circular metal token with a red French 10 centimes stamp embedded in the center, featuring an advertisement for J.A. Lydia photos - cartes académiques in Paris.

Timbre-monnaie tokens were private issues used as small change, often during periods of coin shortages, and frequently carried advertisements. This example reflects early 20th-century commercial practices in France.