© Jacques BLARD (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Jacques BLARD (CC BY-NC-SA)
25 Centimes
1917 year| Iron | 3.89 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Fumel (Department of Lot-et-Garonne) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Face value and validity date debossed.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REMBOURSABLE
AVANT
1920
25c-
Unabridged legend: 25 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes 1917 coin from Commune of Fumel was issued 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 French government decided to produce coins made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold. This coin, made of iron and weighing 3.89 grams, was one of the many coins produced during this time period, and it remains an interesting artifact of France's history today.