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5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Amiens [80] Gold plated Brass
1921 year| Gold plated brass | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Amiens (Department of Somme) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold plated brass |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facial value in a grenetis surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE
5c.
THEVENON
· AMIENS ·
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Comment
Honorific issue offered by the manufacturer to the issuer’s representatives (elected officials, notables...). Some mintage may exceed one hundred (Elie 2003 p. 9).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce of Amiens, which was established in 1842.