25 Centimes - ville de Béthune [62] (Silver Pattern) 1916 front 25 Centimes - ville de Béthune [62] (Silver Pattern) 1916 back
25 Centimes - ville de Béthune [62] (Silver Pattern) 1916 photo
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25 Centimes - ville de Béthune [62] Silver Pattern

1916 year
Silver - 30 mm
Description
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
Silver
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#372595
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Face value in a grenetis.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: 0F,25

Edge

Plain with one stamp.

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).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Centimes - ville de Béthune [62] (Silver Pattern) 1916 from Commune of Béthune (Department of Pas-de-Calais) made of Silver is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty. Roty was known for his work on various French 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 design was meant to commemorate the city's history and culture, and it remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1916  8 - - - - - -

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] (Silver Pattern) 1916 coin.