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25 Centimes
1918 year| Brass | 4.2 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Chatou (Department of Yvelines) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 15 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Face value and date surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMERCE
25c=
1918
· INDUSTRIE ·
Unabridged legend: 25 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Issued to Mr. Léon BARBIER, deputy mayor, and paid for with his own money.Total mintage for the 3 issues approx. 60,000.
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Chatou 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 brass were used to produce coins instead of the traditional silver or gold. This coin, made of brass, is a unique example of how the war influenced the production of currency in France during that time.