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5 Centimes - Comité Municipal d'Alimentation (Saint-mandé) ND
| Aluminium | 0.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Saint-Mandé (Department of Val-de-Marne) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Face value in grenetis. Ram's head" countermark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5c_
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Comment
(fr)Variétés :
El Mon.# 10.1 : sans contremarque (plus rare)
El Mon.# 10.3 : avec contremarque "tête de bélier" au revers.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by the Commune of Saint-Mandé, which was a municipality in the Department of Val-de-Marne, France. The coin was part of a local currency system, known as "Comité Municipal d'Alimentation," which was established during World War II to address food shortages in the area. The coin was made of aluminum and weighed 0.6 grams.