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25 Centimes
1920 yearAluminium | 1 g | 22 mm |
Issuer | Commune of Bayonne (Department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques) |
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Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1920 |
Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
Composition | Aluminium |
Weight | 1 g |
Diameter | 22 mm |
Thickness | 1.2 mm |
Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#17706 |
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Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Facial value surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE
25
BAYONNE
J.BORY
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Bayonne was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1917, and it was a significant innovation in the production of coins. The use of aluminum allowed for the creation of lighter coins that were easier to handle and transport, and it also made it possible to produce coins more quickly and in larger quantities. The 25 Centimes 1920 coin from Commune of Bayonne is a unique example of this innovation in coin production, and it is a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1920 | 305000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes 1920 coin.