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5 Centimes - Charles X
| Bronze | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French West Indies (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles X (1824-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1830 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath, date with mint letter to right below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENT·
COLONIES FRANÇAISES
1830 A
Engraver: Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier
Edge
Center slanted reeding right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centimes coin from French West Indies (Overseas France) made of Bronze and weighing 10g is that it was minted during the reign of Charles X, who was the King of France from 1824 to 1830. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which featured a new design and were made of a more durable material, bronze, to address the issue of counterfeiting that was prevalent at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 A | 606800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 H | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 A | 501246 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1829 A | 299066 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1830 A | 402049 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Charles X 1825-1830 coin.
