5 Centimes - Maison de Paris

€50,646.00
LocationFrance
Year1920-1923
TypeTrade token
CompositionAluminium
Weight1 g
Diameter33 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
PeriodThird Republic (1870-1940)
Reference(s) BROU#page 89
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. This name is followed by the abbreviated inscription `Patented without government guarantee`.
Obverse letteringSCHMITT - AUBERT 1 RUE RICARD NIORT SUCCURSALE A FONTENAY LE COMTE HABILLEZ VOUS TOUS A LA MAISON DE PARIS BTÉ S.G.D.G.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionGreen stamp `Semeuse` of 5 centimes on red bottom.
Reverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5c POSTES
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
MintageND (1920-1923)  - -
Catalog ID6007838230
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