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

1921 year
Aluminium 0.86 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of La Capelle (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
0.86 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34100
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Face value in a crown of ears.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
Cmes
THEVENON

Unabridged legend: 5 centimes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes 1921 coin from Commune of La Capelle 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.