25 Centimes ND front 25 Centimes ND back
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25 Centimes ND

 
Brass 2.62 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Ouveillan (Department of Aude)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.62 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34138
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Face value in a grenetis.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: 25c.

Unabridged legend: 25 centimes

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Brass blanks with different copper contents were used for the minting of Ouveillan tokens. This is why they are found with hues ranging from brassy yellow to orange-red close to copper (Elie 2003, p. 251).Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 25 Centimes ND coin from Commune of Ouveillan is a rare coin, with only a limited number of coins minted. It is estimated that only about 10,000 coins were produced, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.