25 Centimes 1922 front 25 Centimes 1922 back
25 Centimes 1922 photo
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25 Centimes

1922 year
Aluminium 1.4 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of La Rochelle (Department of Charente-Maritime)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1922
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8938
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Facial value above a mythological fish.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25c
THEVENON PARIS

Unabridged legend: 25 centimes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 25 Centimes 1922 coin from Commune of La Rochelle 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. This makes the coin a unique piece of numismatic history, as it represents an early example of the use of aluminum in coin production.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1922  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes 1922 coin.