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© PCGS
50 Centimes
| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1848-1852) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1851 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 May 1864 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
50
CENT.
1850
A
Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Edge
Reeded
Lettering: non
Interesting fact
The 50 Centimes coin was designed by French engraver and medalist, Jean-Jacques Barre. Barre was a prominent artist of his time and was known for his work on various coins, medals, and monuments. He was also a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his contributions to the arts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 A | 2649 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 A | 2164778 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 BB | 40158 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 K | 30922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 A | 849611 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1849-1851 coin.
