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25 Centimes
1922 year| Brass | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Department of Hérault |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Vertical franc face value in the Montpellier triumphal arch, in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JETON REMBOURSABLE
0,25
· A PRÉSENTATION ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes 1922 coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty. Roty was a prominent artist of the time, known for his work on various coins, medals, and monuments throughout France. His design for the 25 Centimes coin features a young woman representing the department of Hérault, surrounded by vines and grapes, symbolizing the region's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's design was meant to evoke a sense of unity and prosperity among the people of Hérault, and it remains a popular collector's item to this day.