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5 Centimes
1916 year| Aluminium | 1.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Auch (Department of Gers) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Face value under the name of the city and above the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VILLE D'AUCH
5c.
1916
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes coin from Commune of Auch (Department of Gers) was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material in coin production. In fact, it was the first time that aluminum was used as a material for coinage in France. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.