Obverse © lefranc
Obverse © lefranc
25 Centimes
1917 year| Iron | 1.2 g | 25.3 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of La Rochelle (Department of Charente-Maritime) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 25.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Hexagonal (6-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Uniface (negative of the obverse in hollow, left by the stamping of the very thin blank).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes 1917 coin from La Rochelle was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The country was in the midst of World War I, and the government was struggling to finance the war effort. As a result, the mintage of coins was reduced, and alternative metals like iron were used to produce coins instead of the traditional silver or gold. This coin is a rare example of a coin made from iron during this time period, and its unique composition makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes 1917 coin.
![10 Centimes - Société du commerce - La Rochelle [17] Brass front](/storage/images/10-Centimes-Socit-du-commerce-La-Rochelle-17-Brass_372031_1.webp)
![10 Centimes - Société du commerce - La Rochelle [17] Brass back](/storage/images/10-Centimes-Socit-du-commerce-La-Rochelle-17-Brass_372031_2.webp)
