5 Centimes with dots around date, France

5 Centimes with dots around date, France, 1938-1939 obverse image5 Centimes with dots around date, France, 1938-1939 reverse image
5 Centimes with dots around date coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1938-1939
  • Period:
    Third Republic (1870-1940)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round with a round hole
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)
5 Centimes with dots around date Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$25.99

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

5 Centimes with dots around date Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The value divided horizontally by the center hole with the French motto at the top and the date at the bottom flanked by dots

Engraver:

Edmond-Émile Lindauer

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The hole is surrounded by two oak branches, the letters RF and a Phrygian cap on top. The size of the hole can be either small or large.

Engraver:

Edmond-Émile Lindauer

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centimes with dots around date Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

RF EM LINDAUER

Reverse:

LIBERTE·EGALITE FRATERNITE 5 CMES ·19 39·

5 Centimes with dots around date Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel silver (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)

Size

5 Centimes with dots around date sizes
  • Weight:1.5 g
  • Diameter:17 mm
  • Thickness:1.1 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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