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5 Centimes - ville de Besançon [25] Gold plated Brass
1917 year| Gold plated brass | 3.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Commune of Besançon (Department of Doubs) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Gold plated brass |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Size | 19.5 × 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#372370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Top left: view of the Besançon Citadel overlooking the Pont de Bregille on the Doubs, taken from the Promenade Micaud; bottom right: issuer and face value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Ville
de
Besançon
5 Centes
Unabridged legend: 5 centimes
Engraver: Léon Hatot
Edge
Plain.
Comment
The Besançon "essays", according to R. Habrekorn, were made after the fact. Some of these coins were offered to local personalities, while others were sold to enthusiasts. The rest were acquired two years later by a Parisian numismatic dealer (Louis Ciani?)(Elie 2003, p. 47).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1917, during World War I, and features an image of a woman representing the city of Besançon, symbolizing the city's resilience and strength during a time of great conflict and hardship.
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![5 Centimes - ville de Besançon [25] Silver back](/storage/images/5-Centimes-ville-de-Besanon-25-Silver_372367_2.webp)