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uncommon1900-1945
Aux Dames de France 5 centimes necessity token
France · 1900 · 5 centimes
A circular, gold-colored necessity token from the 'Aux Dames de France' department store in Bordeaux, featuring the store's name and a 5 centimes denomination.
This token served as a form of necessity money, issued by a private business during a period when small change was often scarce, particularly common in France in the early 20th century.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.



