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25 Centimes - City of Castres [81]
1916 year| Aluminium | 1.4 g | 23.1 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Castres (Department of Tarn) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.1 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Face value above validity dates within caption.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VILLE DE CASTRES (TARN)
25c.
· 1916-1919 ·
Unabridged legend: 25 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes coin from the City of Castres was minted in 1916 during World War I, when many countries, including France, were facing a shortage of metals like copper and nickel, which were traditionally used to mint coins. To address this shortage, the French government decided to mint coins made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time. As a result, the 25 Centimes coin from Castres is one of the few coins from this period that was made of aluminum, making it a unique and interesting collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes - City of Castres [81] 1916 coin.