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25 Centimes - Chambre de commerce - Eure-et-Loir [28] Brass
1922 yearBrass | - | 27 mm |
Issuer | Department of Eure-et-Loir |
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Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1922 |
Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
Composition | Brass |
Diameter | 27 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#373659 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Face value above the date, framed by ears of wheat.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25
Cent·
1922
THEVENON
Unabridged legend: 25 centimes
Comment
Honorific issue offered by the manufacturer to the issuer’s representatives (elected officials, notables...). Some mintage may exceed one hundred (Elie 2003 p. 9).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Centimes - Chambre de commerce - Eure-et-Loir [28] (Brass) 1922 coin is that it features the image of a woman representing the department of Eure-et-Loir, surrounded by various symbols of commerce and industry, such as a ship, a train, and a factory. This design was created by the French artist and engraver, Louis-Eugène Mouchon, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the early 20th century.