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5 Centimes
1922 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Épernay (Department of Marne) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Face value above the date, under a vine branch with a bunch of grapes, to the right of a caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 c
1922
THEVENON
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1922 coin from Commune of Épernay was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Aluminum was not commonly used in coinage until the mid-20th century, so this coin is a rare example of an early use of aluminum in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 1922 coin.