5 Centimes - Chambres de Commerce - Hérault [34] (Brass) 1921 front 5 Centimes - Chambres de Commerce - Hérault [34] (Brass) 1921 back
5 Centimes - Chambres de Commerce - Hérault [34] (Brass) 1921 photo
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5 Centimes - Chambres de Commerce - Hérault [34] Brass

1921 year
Brass - 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Department of Hérault
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1921
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Brass
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 March 1924
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#44139
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
1921-1924
THEVENON

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 the 5 Centimes - Chambres de Commerce - Hérault [34] (Brass) 1921 coin from the Department of Hérault is that it features a unique design that represents the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The coin's obverse side depicts a woman personifying the department, surrounded by various symbols of commerce and industry, such as a ship, a factory, and a sheaf of wheat. This design was created by the French artist and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the early 20th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921  100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Chambres de Commerce - Hérault [34] (Brass) 1921 coin.