25 Centimes
| Émetteur | Royan-sur-Océan, Commune of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1922 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Valeur | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Devise | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Poids | 2.1 g |
| Diamètre | 27 mm |
| Épaisseur | 1.4 mm |
| Forme | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | El Mon.#10.3 |
| Description de l’avers | Cordouan lighthouse above the date, surrounded by the legend. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | SOCIÉTÉ·DES·COMMERÇANTS 1922 · ROYAN·S/.L`OCÉAN · |
| Description du revers | Face value in a rectangle beneath a vine branch and flanked by ears of wheat. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | 25 CENT· THEVENON |
| Tranche | Plain. |
| Atelier |
THEVENON Thévenon & Co., Paris,modern-day Gercy, France |
| Tirage |
1922 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1353967520 |
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Historical Context: This 25 Centimes coin, issued by the Commune of Royan-sur-Océan in 1922, arose from France's post-World War I economic instability. During the Third Republic, a severe national shortage of small change compelled numerous municipalities to issue "monnaies de nécessité." Royan-sur-Océan, a coastal town, produced this aluminium piece to facilitate local commerce, highlighting decentralized efforts to address the acute lack of official currency amidst national financial disruption.
Artistry: The design of this necessity coin typically reflects a utilitarian aesthetic, common for emergency currency. Specific engraver details are often unrecorded. The stylistic approach prioritizes functionality. The obverse prominently displays the issuing commune's name, "Royan-sur-Océan," and the denomination. The reverse generally reiterates the denomination and year, often incorporating a simple civic or regional motif, ensuring clear recognition for local transactions.
Technical/Grading: Struck in aluminium (2.1 gg, 27 mmmm), this coin's technical qualities reflect its metal and emergency purpose. Aluminium is lightweight, cost-effective, but soft, making it prone to contact marks and wear. High-points for grading include the raised lettering and any central emblem. Due to rapid production, examples can exhibit inconsistent strike quality, with finer details or the rim sometimes appearing weak. Its large diameter on a light flan frequently results in less-than-full strikes.