25 Centimes - ville de Castres [81] Hexagonal Pattern

Reverse

Face value surrounded by legend, above validity dates.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VILLE DE CASTRES (TARN)
25c.
· 1916-1919 ·

Unabridged legend: 25 centimes

Comment

The hexagonal shape was designed to avoid confusion with legal tender nickel coins of the same denomination (25 centimes type Patey) in circulation at the same time. The reason for its discontinuation is not known.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

La forme hexagonale a été pensée pour éviter toute confusion avec les pièces légales en nickel de même valeur (25 centimes type Patey) en circulation au même moment. La cause de son abandon n'est pas connue.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 25 Centimes - ville de Castres [81] (Hexagonal Pattern) 1916 is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. The coin's hexagonal shape and aluminum composition make it stand out from other coins of its time, and its rarity has made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.