Obverse © ANGUES0
Obverse © ANGUES0
5 Centimes - Chambres de Commerce - Provençal Region Brass
1921 year| Brass | 4.39 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (French notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 15 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Face value and date in a circle surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE
5c.
1921
THEVENON
· RÉGION PROVENÇALE ·
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain.
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 during a time of economic turmoil in France, specifically during the hyperinflation of the 1920s. The coin was issued as a form of emergency currency, also known as "notgeld," which was used to alleviate the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. Despite its face value of 5 centimes, the coin's value today is significantly higher due to its rarity and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 143 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Provençal Region (Brass) 1921 coin.
