5 Centimes - Argentan

€113,697.00
LocationFrance
Year1920-1923
TypeTrade tokens › Business tokens
CompositionAluminium
Weight1 g
Diameter33 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
EdgeSmooth
PeriodThird Republic (1870-1940)
Reference(s) BROU#page 78
Obverse descriptionThe coin consists of an aluminum capsule, in which is embedded a postage stamp held by a mica disk. `FYP` (Fallait Y Penser) is the name of the company that manufactured these stamps. At the bottom is an abbreviated inscription `Patented without government guarantee`. There are many variations.
Obverse letteringMAGASINS MODERNES - ARGENTAN - 5 B.S.G.D.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionGreen stamp `Semeuse` of 5 centimes on red bottom.
Reverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5c POSTES
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
MintageND (1920-1923)  - -
Catalog ID9861231070
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