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© Jacques BLARD (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Centimes - Union Commerciale Industrielle - Annonay [07] Brass
1918 year| Brass | 2.43 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Annonay (Department of Ardeche) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.43 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face value and date surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION COMMERCIALE & INDUSTRIELLE
5c.
1918
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Comment
Honorific issue offered by the manufacturer to the issuer’s representatives (elected officials, notables...). Some mintage may exceed one hundred. Posterior restrikes are suspected for Annonay (Elie 2003 p. 9).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1918, during a time of great economic and political turmoil in France, particularly in the Department of Ardeche. Despite the challenges of that era, the Commune of Annonay managed to issue this coin as a symbol of their commitment to commerce and industry. The coin's design, featuring the Union Commerciale Industrielle, reflects the importance of trade and industry in the region and serves as a testament to the resilience of the community during difficult times.
