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25 Centimes Dash under MES
| Nickel | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1914-1917 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 January 1942 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Centre hole and plant divide denomination, dash under "MES" in denomination. Date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
25 CMES Souligné
1917
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes coin from France, minted between 1914 and 1917, features a unique design element - a small dash under the letters "MES" on the obverse side of the coin. This dash was added to the coin's design to indicate that the coin was minted in Paris, as opposed to other minting locations in France. This subtle detail provides a fascinating insight into the coin's history and provenance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 941133 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 535227 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 99608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 65038 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes (Dash under MES) 1914-1917 coin.
