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25 Centimes - Chambre de commerce de Dijon [21]
1918 year| Aluminium | 1.5 g | 24 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#321982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vine leaves and three bunches of grapes in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENEROSI · BVRGVNDIAE · FRVCTVS · VIRIOVE ·
O. YENCESSE
Engraver: Ovide Yencesse
Comment
This currency was never put into circulation.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.