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25 Centimes
1916 year| Aluminium | 1.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Commune of Auch (Department of Gers) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Size | 23.5 × 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Face value under the name of the city and above the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VILLE D'AUCH
25c.
1916
Unabridged legend: 25 centimes
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes 1916 coin from Commune of Auch (Department of Gers) was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. Aluminum was first used in French coinage in 1914, and it was a significant innovation in the field of numismatics. The use of aluminum allowed for the production of lighter coins, which made them easier to handle and transport. Additionally, aluminum was also seen as a more durable material than the traditional metals used in coin production, such as copper and silver. The 25 Centimes 1916 coin from Commune of Auch (Department of Gers) is a unique piece of history that showcases the early use of aluminum in coin production.