© CGB
© CGB
5 Centimes Alger Chamber of Commerce; Trial
1917 year| Aluminium | 1.59 g | 25.3 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Algiers (Department of Alger) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Alger Chamber of Commerce |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Diameter | 25.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#159266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5c.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes (Alger Chamber of Commerce; Trial) 1917 from Commune of Algiers (Department of Alger) made of Aluminium weighing 1.59 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Algeria. The coin was issued in 1917, just a few years after the outbreak of World War I, and during a period of significant political and social upheaval in the country. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of Algeria's rich history and culture.
