France 1799-1800 10 Decimes Coin Un Decime L'an 8 BB Strasbourg

France 1799-1800 10 Decimes Coin Un Decime L'an 8 BB Strasbourg Mint This 223-year-old French Republic was minted in Strasbourg (BB Mint Mark), and produced during 1799 to 1800. Its date (year 8) refers to eight years after the French Revolution and establishment of the French Republic. The French Republican calendar was adopted in 1793, and its epoch was set to September 22, 1792 (=year 1). The calendar year was divided into 12 months of three 10-day weeks or decades. Décadi, the 10th day of the week, was the replacement for Sunday and was set for the day of rest and festivity. Five or six extra days were needed each year to approximate the solar year, so they were added to the month that ended each year, September, and were called Sansculottides, or complementary days. The French Republican calendar was abolished by Napoleon in 1805.

This is a thick, heavy bronze coin. The coin is heavily worn, with a pit on the front, but its basic details are still discernable. Lincoln cent is shown for size comparison and not included.