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25 Centimes - Ville de Béthune [62] Aluminium Pattern
1916 year| Aluminium | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Béthune (Department of Pas-de-Calais) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Face value in a grenetis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 0F,25
Comment
The patterns of the city of Béthune are the only french notgeld wearing the word ESSAI (wich means "pattern"). These patterns were not followed by strikes (Elie 2003, p. 48).Varieties:
El Mon.# 10.1: date in roman numbers (MDCCCCXVI) on obverse under the coat of arms, thick flan 2 mm.
El Mon.# 10.2: no date, thin flan 1 mm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Centimes - Ville de Béthune [62] (Aluminium Pattern) 1916 from Commune of Béthune (Department of Pas-de-Calais) made of Aluminium is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty. Roty was a prominent artist of the time, known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a beautiful depiction of a woman representing the city of Béthune, surrounded by intricate details and symbols. The coin's unique design and the use of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time, make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes - Ville de Béthune [62] (Aluminium Pattern) 1916 coin.