France 5 centimes 1920 - Lindauer large module

France · 1920 · 5 centimes

Circulating coinCommon

€0.65estimate

51,321,082coins minted

N700 KM865a GADOURY169

RAReference number RARA-WL4TS

Circulating coin

Series of cupronickel 5 centimes by Lindauer, large module (1917-1920)

The coin's story

This 5 centimes coin in cupronickel, 75% copper and 25% nickel, is pierced with a central hole. The type designed by Edmond-Émile Lindauer was tried in nickel as early as 1914, during the war, the 5 and 10 centimes adopted this holed design, and striking for circulation began in cupronickel in 1917. This large 19-millimetre module was struck only from 1917 to 1920. In 1920, it was replaced by a smaller module of 17 millimetres. The 1920 date has 51,321,082 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 24 November 1940.

ObverseThe RF Monogram

R F EM LINDAUER

Design: The letters R F on either side of the hole, surmounted by the Phrygian cap, between two oak branches.
Signature: EM LINDAUER.

ELEngraved by Edmond-Émile Lindauer

ReverseThe Value

LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ·FRATERNITÉ 5 CMES 1920

Design: The value on either side of the hole, a plant below, the date at the bottom.
Motto: LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
Denomination: 5 CMES (5 centimes).
Date: 1920.

ELEngraved by Edmond-Émile Lindauer