France 5 Centimes, 1938 – 1939

with dots around date

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Information

Country France France
Currency Franc (1795 – 1959)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Centimes
Year 1938 – 1939
Ruler Third Republic (1870–1940)
Composition Nickel silver (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)
Shape Round with a round hole
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.5
Diameter (mm) 17
Thickness (mm) 1.1
Demonetized 24 November 1940

Description

5 Centimes from France. Issued from 1938 to 1939. Struck in Nickel silver (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.5 g.

Obverse
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.
Reverse
The value divided horizontally by the center hole with the French motto at the top and the date at the bottom flanked by dots (Liberty Equality
Fraternity
5 Centimes
1939)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1939  Wing 52.7M € 0,25 € 0,54 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 2,00 € 6,20 F. 123A/3 84%
1938  Wing 26.3M € 0,87 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 2,20 — F. 123A/2 53%
1938 ★ Wing — — — — — — — F. 123/1 - Star between R and F 1.8%

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