5 Centimes - Mairie de Laroque d'Olmes - Ariége ND front 5 Centimes - Mairie de Laroque d'Olmes - Ariége ND back
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5 Centimes - Mairie de Laroque d'Olmes - Ariége ND

 
Aluminium 0.6 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Commune of Laroque-d'Olmes (Department of Ariège)
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
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30648
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Face value in a grenetis.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5c=

Unabridged legend: 5 centimes

Interesting fact

The 5 Centimes coin from the Commune of Laroque-d'Olmes in the Department of Ariège, made of aluminum and weighing 0.6g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a local government in France, rather than by the national government. This coin was issued in 1968, and it features the image of a woman's head on one side and the coat of arms of the commune on the other. It was designed by the artist Pierre Grivolas and is considered a collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND  12500 - - - - - -

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