5 Centimes ND front 5 Centimes ND back
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5 Centimes ND

 
Aluminium 3.99 g 36.4 mm
Description
Location
Commune of Thaon-les-Vosges (Department of Vosges)
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Trade tokens › Co-operative tokens
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
3.99 g
Diameter
36.4 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#203757
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Countermarked face value. Countermark under the value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5c
FRANCS
CONTR.
-1951-

Unabridged legend: 5 centimes

Edge

Plain

Comment

C" countermark for "centimes" when the new franc was introduced in 1960. Note the reverse accents on the obverse ("È" instead of "É").

Two varieties of 5 francs are known and can be found on this countermarked coin:

-El Mon.# 25.10a: right "5" bar;

-El Mon.# 25.10b: curved "5" bar.

Both varieties bear the words "CONTR. -1951-".

The Société Coopérative de Thaon-les-Vosges was founded in 1909(Elie 2003, p. 454).