5 Centimes 1921 front 5 Centimes 1921 back
5 Centimes 1921 photo
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5 Centimes

1921 year
Aluminium 0.9 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Guise (Department of Aisne)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1921
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28528
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Face value in a grenetis.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5c.

Unabridged legend: 5 centimes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes 1921 coin from Commune of Guise (Department of Aisne) was issued during a time of economic turmoil in France, specifically during the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune uprising. The coin was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time, and was used as a substitute for the more traditional metals like copper or silver. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of aluminum during this time period and is highly sought after by collectors.