Commune of Besançon 5 Centimes - ville de Besançon [25], 1917
Gold plated Brass
Information
Country
Commune of Besançon
Commune of Besançon
Currency
Franc
(1795 – 1959)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Centimes
Year
1917
Ruler
Third Republic
(1870–1940)
Composition
Gold plated brass
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Centimes from Commune of Besançon. Issued in 1917. Struck in Gold plated brass. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.34 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of the city of Besançon under the date, signature of the engraver at the bottom left.
- Reverse
- Top left: view of the Besançon Citadel overlooking the Pont de Bregille on the Doubs, taken from the Promenade Micaud; bottom right: issuer and face value.
- Edge
- Plain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | — |
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