5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Landes [40] 1921-1922 front

5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Landes [40] 1921-1922 back

5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Landes [40] 1921-1922 photo

5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Landes [40]


Aluminium	1.3 g	23 mm

Description

Issuer	Department of Landes
Period	Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1921-1922
Value	5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency	Franc (1795-1959)
Composition	Aluminium
Weight	1.3 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	1.4 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#20800
Rarity index	60%

Reverse

Facial value in a vegetable pattern. Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
Cent·
THEVENON

Unabridged legend: 5 centimes

Edge

Plain.

Comment

The coats of arms on the obverse are those of the department's three main towns, from left to right: Saint-Sever (sub-prefecture until 1926), Mont-de-Marsan (prefecture), Dax (sub-prefecture). Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Landes coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in France, specifically during the period of inflation that followed World War I. The coin was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time, and was chosen for its low cost and durability. Despite its small denomination, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1922	100000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Landes [40] 1921-1922 coin.