French 25 Centimes Encased Postage Stamp (Cabinet Dentaire Américain)

France · 1920 · 25 centimes

A French 25 centimes Sower definitive stamp is encased in a circular metal frame. The reverse of the casing advertises the 'Cabinet Dentaire Américain' located at 10 Rue d'Alger in Toulon.

Encased postage stamps like this served as emergency currency during times of coin shortages, often doubling as advertising for businesses. This particular piece highlights a dental practice in Toulon, France, around 1920.