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25 Centimes - ville de Castres [81] Hexagonal Pattern
| Issuer | Castres, Commune of |
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| Year | 1916 |
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| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
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| Obverse description | The municipal coat of arms of Castres occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield charged in the upper half with three fleurs-de-lis on a horizontal striped ground and in the lower half with three diagonal lance-like chevrons, surmounted by a pointed spire. The shield is flanked by symmetrical laurel and oak branches tied at the base with a ribbon bow, forming an elaborate wreath. A scrolled ribbon banner arching above the shield bears the civic motto DEBOVT in raised letters. |
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| Reverse description | The large denomination numeral '25' dominates the central field in bold raised figures, accompanied by the abbreviation 'C.' denoting centimes. A curved legend encircling the upper portion of the hexagonal flan reads VILLE DE CASTRES (TARN), identifying the issuing municipality and its departmental designation. The validity date range '1916-1919' is inscribed along the lower arc, flanked by two raised pellets serving as decorative stops. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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