Catalogue
| Émetteur | Toulouse, Commune of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1922 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Valeur | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Devise | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Poids | 0.9 g |
| Diamètre | 20 mm |
| Épaisseur | 1.4 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | 6 June 1931 |
| Référence(s) | El Mon.#15.1 |
| Description de l’avers | Boat |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
UNION LATINE COMITE DU SUD-OUEST (Translation: Latin Union Committee of the Southwest) |
| Description du revers | Denomination |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
DEPARTEMENT DE LA Hᵀᴱ-GARONNE 1922 B.P. 5c- Æ 1927 · TOULOUSE · (Translation: Department of the Haute-Garonne) |
| Tranche | Smooth |
| Atelier | Arsenal de Toulouse, France(1793-1965) |
| Tirage |
1922 - (fr) 1922-1927 - 1 000 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 1245353750 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 1922 5 Centimes coin from the Commune of Toulouse exemplifies a monnaie de nécessité, or emergency currency, prevalent in post-World War I France. The national mint's inability to produce sufficient small change caused widespread shortages. Local authorities, including Toulouse, issued provisional currency to facilitate daily transactions. This reflects economic instability and decentralized, community-led solutions to monetary scarcity in the early 1920s, highlighting local efforts to maintain commerce.
Artistry: Specific engravers for many monnaies de nécessité are often unrecorded; however, this 5 Centimes piece typically adheres to a utilitarian local aesthetic. The design commonly features the denomination and issuing authority, often incorporating local motifs