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5 Centimes - Union du Commerce et de l'Industrie - Saint-Germain-en-Laye [78] Brass
1918 year| Brass | 2.5 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Commune of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Department of Yvelines) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face value in a partial circle above the date, surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNION DU COMMERCE & DE L INDUSTRIE·
5c.
1918
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Edge
Plain
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 Saint-Germain-en-Laye (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 upheaval in France. The coin's design, featuring the Union du Commerce et de l'Industrie, reflects the importance of commerce and industry in the country's economy during this period. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in brass, a less valuable metal, suggests that the coin was intended for everyday use and reflects the economic constraints of the time.
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