5 Centimes - City and Port of Cette Sète

Reverse

Facial value surrounded by the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REMBOURSABLE EN 1920
5c-
A.A & Cie

Unabridged legend:
5 centimes
A.A et compagnie

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Backhand varieties (Elie 2003, p. 443):
El Mon.# 10.1a: with triangle to the left of the 5;
El Mon.# 10.1b: without triangle to left of 5.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Variétés de revers (Elie 2003, p. 443) :
El Mon.# 10.1a : avec triangle à gauche du 5 ;
El Mon.# 10.1b : sans triangle à gauche du 5.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes coin from Commune of Cette (Department of Hérault) was minted in 1917, during World War I, and it was made of zinc, which was a common material used for coins during that time due to its durability and resistance to corrosion. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the coin still features a detailed design, including the image of a ship on the reverse side, which represents the port city of Sète, where the coin was issued. This coin is a great example of how even small, everyday items like coins can provide a glimpse into the history and culture of a place.