5 Centimes - Transporter bridge in Nantes ND (1903-1954) front 5 Centimes - Transporter bridge in Nantes ND (1903-1954) back
5 Centimes - Transporter bridge in Nantes ND (1903-1954) photo
© Al Louarn

5 Centimes - Transporter bridge in Nantes ND

 
Nickel 1.47 g 19 mm
Description
Location
France
Type
Transportation tokens › Bridge tokens
Years
1903-1954
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
1.47 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1954
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#104286
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Transbordeur
de
Nantes

Comment

The Nantes ferry bridge was built in 1902 and put into service in 1903. It connected the shipyards of the Île Beaulieu to the Quai de la Fosse. It was used until the end of 1954, and was dismantled in 1958