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5 Centimes - Louis Philippe I

 
Bronze 9.6 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
French West Indies (Overseas France)
King
Louis Philippe I (1830-1848)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1839-1844
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.6 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9716
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Reverse: "5 cent" surrounded by a plant crownAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COLONIES FRANÇAISES
5
CENT.
A 1844

Engraver: Jacques-Jean Barre

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Centimes - Louis Philippe I 1839-1844 coin from French West Indies (Overseas France) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis Philippe I, who was the King of France from 1830 to 1848. During this time, the French West Indies were still a French colony, and the coin was used as a means of currency for the local population. However, the coin's mintage was discontinued in 1844, just a few years before the French West Indies became a free trade zone in 1848, which led to the eventual abolition of slavery in the region. This coin serves as a reminder of the complex history of the French West Indies and the gradual move towards freedom and equality for its people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1839 A 600000 - - - - - -
1841 A 601680 - - - - - -
1843 A 201584 - - - - - -
1844 A 200410 - - - - - -

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