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5 Centimes
1917 year| Iron | 2.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Tarbes (Department of Hautes-Pyrénées) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Face value above the name of the department, embossed on a Pyrenees landscape.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5c
HAUTES PYRENEES
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes 1917 coin from Commune of Tarbes was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was made of iron, which was a common material used for coinage during this time period due to the shortage of other metals. The use of iron for coins was a temporary measure, and the 5 Centimes 1917 coin from Commune of Tarbes is a unique example of a coin minted during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes 1917 coin.