½ Franc Piefort Silver
| Silver | 11 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1965-1982 |
| Value | ½ Franc (½ FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
An olive branch, under the face value, is surrounded by the motto: "LIBERTY - EGALITY - FRATERNITY".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE
1/2
FRANC
1977
Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Franc (Piefort Silver) 1965-1982 was a proposed coin design that was never officially released into circulation. It was intended to be a commemorative coin honoring the 50th anniversary of the French Republic, but it was ultimately never produced due to a change in the French currency system. Despite this, a small number of pattern coins were struck and have become highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 213 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 296 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 537 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 358 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 165 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Franc (Piefort Silver) 1965-1982 coin.
