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5 Centimes
1918 year| Nickel plated zinc | 2.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Versailles (Department of Yvelines) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel plated zinc |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Triangular mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROUPES COMMERCIAUX DE VERSAILLES
5
· 1918 ·
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Very fine nickel plating, which has disappeared on parts in poor condition, appearing to be made of zinc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centimes 1918 coin from Commune of Versailles is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France. The coin was issued during the German occupation of France during World War I, and its production was overseen by the German military administration. Despite the challenges of wartime minting, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, with intricate designs on both sides. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex and tumultuous period in which it was created.