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50 Centimes
1943 year| Bronze | 2.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free France (1940-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1922-1945) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
The Patriarchal cross
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONNEUR LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ PATRIE
·FRATERNITÉ·
50 CMES
C.L.S.
1943
Translation: Honour . homeland .Liberty .Equality . Fraternity .
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Patriarchal cross or archiepiscopal cross or a crux gemina is a double cross, with the two crossbars near the top (A symbol of Christianity).Interesting fact
The 50 Centimes 1943 coin from Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) made of Bronze weighing 2.7 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the period of French colonial rule in Cameroon, and it features the image of a local woman on one side and the French Republic's symbol on the other, showcasing the blend of cultures and influences during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 SA | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1943 coin.
