Poinsignon Numismatique

5 Centimes – Marseille

Non-circulating coins

France

Context

Year: 1916

Country: France

Issuer: Marseille

Period:

Third Republic

(1870—1940)

Currency:

Franc

(1795—1959)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 25 mm

Weight: 5.66 g

Silver weight: 5.66 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

Numista: #369599

Value

Bullion value: $16.15

Obverse

Description:

Marseille's coat of arms, encircled by legend, below a medallion bust of Mercury.

Inscription:

A A

GALLIA 1916

MASSILIA CIVITAS

CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE MARSEILLE

Translation:

Gaul 1916

Massalia City-State

Chamber of Commerce of Marseille

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, French

Reverse

Description:

Face value under date. Crab punch over signature.

Inscription:

1916

J GUERIN

10

CENTIMES

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain.

Mints

Name	Mark
Jean-Baptiste Guerin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1916	—	—

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