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25 Centimes No Dash
| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1917-1937 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.64 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 January 1942 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
The denomination 25 CMES with abbreviation CMES for 'centimes' divided by the center hole with the French motto above and the date below. No dash below "MES".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
25 CMES
1917
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Fraternity
25 CMES
1917
Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 25 Centimes coin from France, minted between 1917 and 1937, features a unique design that was meant to symbolize the country's revolutionary history. The coin's obverse (front side) depicts a stylized portrait of a woman wearing a Phrygian cap, which was a symbol of liberty and freedom during the French Revolution. The reverse (back side) of the coin features a Gallic rooster, which is a national symbol of France and represents the country's pride and independence. The coin's design was created by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, and it has become a beloved and iconic symbol of French numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 3084721 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 18329894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 5106398 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 18108122 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 18531221 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 17766341 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 19718498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 24534899 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 17807055 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 13226392 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 13464651 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 9959805 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 12887322 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 28362913 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 22120626 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 30363976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 28562167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 4657312 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 7780420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes (No Dash) 1917-1937 coin.
