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5 Centimes - Union des Commerçants Détaillants - Epernay [51] Brass
1922 year| Brass | 2.89 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Épernay (Department of Marne) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Face value above the date, under a vine branch with a bunch of grapes, to the right of a caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 c
1922
THEVENON
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 (Elie 2003 p. 9).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1922, during a time of economic turmoil in France, specifically in the aftermath of World War I. Despite the challenges faced by the country, the Union des Commerçants Détaillants (UCD) still pushed through with the minting of this commemorative coin, which highlights the resilience and determination of the people of Épernay during that time.
