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5 Centimes - ville de Besançon [25] Silver
1917 year| Silver | 3.55 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 | Silver |
| Weight | 3.55 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#372367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 its production was likely affected by the war effort. Many coins minted during this time were made with alternative metals or had reduced mintages due to the war, making them scarce and valuable to collectors today.
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