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5 Centimes
1917 year| Aluminium | 0.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Peyriac-Minervois (Department of Aude) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Face value and date in a grenetis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5c=
1917
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain
Comment
Also available undated (El Mon.# 10.1). Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1917 coin from Commune of Peyriac-Minervois was minted during a time when aluminum was a relatively new and expensive material, making it an unusual choice for a coin of such low denomination.