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20 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Blois [41] Copper
1918 year| Copper | 5.85 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Blois (Department of Loir et Cher) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 20 Centimes (0.20) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Face value and date surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SYNDICAT INDUSTRIEL ET COMMERCIAL
20
CENT
1918
*
Unabridged legend: 20 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Honorific issue offered by the manufacturer to the issuer’s representatives (elected officials, notables...). Some mintage may exceed one hundred. Posterior restrikes are suspected for Blois (Elie 2003 p. 9).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The coin was issued in 1918, during the final year of World War I, and its mintage was likely affected by the war effort. Additionally, the Commune of Blois, where the coin was minted, was a hub of economic activity and trade, which may have influenced the design and distribution of the coin. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.