25 Centimes 1922 front 25 Centimes 1922 back
25 Centimes 1922 photo
© Yves Mathieu

25 Centimes

1922 year
Aluminium 2.05 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of La Clayette (Department of Saône-et-Loire)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1922
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
2.05 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#79745
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Face value and date in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNION COMMERCIALE
25c.
1922
· ET INDUSTRIELLE ·

Unabridged legend: 25 centimes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 25 Centimes 1922 coin from Commune of La Clayette 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. The use of aluminum was a significant departure from the traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper that were commonly used in coin production at the time. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history, showcasing the innovative use of materials in coin production during the early 20th century.