5 Centimes

Features

Issuer French Equatorial Africa (Central African States)
Period Free France (1940-1945)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1943
Value 5 Centimes (0.05 FCFA)
Currency CFA franc (1945-1960)
Composition Brass
Weight 1.4 g
Diameter 17 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
102724
References KM# 3,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 1
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

French Republic monogram. A phrygian cap with a rosette.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RF
AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE

Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer

Reverse

Motto of France, value, date, and motto of the government in London.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
5 CMES
1943
HONNEUR·PATRIE

Translation:
Freedom Equalty Brotherhood
5 Centimes
Honor Homeland

Engraver: Edmond-Émile Lindauer

Edge

Plain

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902; 1923-1992)

Comments

This coin was never released for circulation. Few samples remain.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943  Photo 44 000 000

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
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Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 32811
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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