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25 Centimes
| Nickel | 7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1903-1904 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 June 1933 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination in central square and date at bottom flanked by cornucopia and torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
25
CENTIMES
1903
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Comment
Four main types are known.Obverse
Die 1 - full stop in name of the engraver closer to "P".
Die 2 - full stop in name of the engraver closer to the center.
1903
Reverse
Die A - numeral "3" in date fine.
Die B - numeral "3" in date thick.
On photo below from left to right: die B, die A .
