5 Centimes - Ligue des Commerçants Rouennais - Rouen [76] 1920 front 5 Centimes - Ligue des Commerçants Rouennais - Rouen [76] 1920 back
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5 Centimes - Ligue des Commerçants Rouennais - Rouen [76]

1920 year
Aluminium 0.65 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Rouen (Department of Seine-Maritime)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1920
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.65 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#19241
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Face value under the name of the city and above the date.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROUEN
5c.
1920

Unabridged legend: 5 centimes

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes coin from Rouen was minted in 1920, during a time when aluminum was a relatively new material being used in coin production. In fact, the use of aluminum in coins was a novelty at the time, and the 5 Centimes coin from Rouen is considered one of the earliest examples of a coin made from this lightweight metal. This makes the coin not only a valuable collector's item but also a significant piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  - - - - - -

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