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25 Centimes - Chambre de commerce de Dijon [21] 1918 photo
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25 Centimes - Chambre de commerce de Dijon [21]

1918 year
Aluminium 1.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Dijon (Department of Côte-d'Or)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#321982
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Vine leaves and three bunches of grapes in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GENEROSI · BVRGVNDIAE · FRVCTVS · VIRIOVE ·
O. YENCESSE

Engraver: Ovide Yencesse

Comment

This currency was never put into circulation.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 25 Centimes coin from Dijon was minted in 1918, during a time when aluminum was a scarce and valuable resource. In fact, aluminum was so valuable during World War I that it was used as a substitute for gold and silver in coins. As a result, the 25 Centimes coin from Dijon is made of aluminum, which gives it a unique historical significance and sets it apart from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  50000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes - Chambre de commerce de Dijon [21] 1918 coin.