5 Centimes, France

5 Centimes, France, 1917 obverse image5 Centimes, France, 1917 reverse image
5 Centimes coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1917
  • Period:
    Third Republic (1870-1940)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain.
  • Shape:
    Square with rounded corners
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
5 Centimes Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.69-$18.69

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Centimes Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

En haut gauche: vue de la Citadelle de Besanon surplombant le Pont de Bregille sur le Doubs, prise depuis la promenade Micaud ; en bas droite: metteur et valeur faciale.

Engraver:

Léon Hatot

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Armoiries de la ville de Besançon sous la date, signature du graveur en bas à gauche.

Engraver:

Léon Hatot

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain.

5 Centimes Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

1917 L. Hatot

Reverse:

Ville de Besançon 5 Centes

5 Centimes Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

5 Centimes sizes
  • Weight:0.9 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:1.3 mm
  • Edge:Plain.

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