25 Centimes 1921 front 25 Centimes 1921 back
25 Centimes 1921 photo
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25 Centimes

1921 year
Aluminium 2.3 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Elbeuf (Department of Seine-Maritime)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1921
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 May 1926
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#23393
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Face value in a grenetis.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25c.
THEVENON

Unabridged legend: 25 centimes

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Coin created on June 14, 1921 (source: B. CARRUESCO, Monnaies de nécessité gravées par la société Thévenon, Bulletin de l'ACJM, HS8, 2023).

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Interesting fact

The 25 Centimes 1921 coin from Commune of Elbeuf was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. In fact, it was the first time that aluminum was used as a material for coinage in France. This made the coin quite unique and innovative for its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921  40000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes 1921 coin.