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50 Centimes
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1895 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 25 June 1928 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
50 / CENT., in two lines in the field, above the vintage, in a composite wreath of two oak branches and two laurel branches, tied two by two at the bottom with a ribbon; under the knot, the workshop letter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
50
CENT.
1882
A
Translation:
Liberty Equality Brotherhood
50
Centimes
1882
A
Engraver: Eugène-André Oudiné
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes 1871-1895 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of significant change in the country's monetary system. The coin was introduced in 1871, just a few years after the establishment of the Latin Monetary Union, which aimed to create a standardized currency system across several European countries. The 50 Centimes coin was part of this effort, and its design and composition were standardized across all member countries. This fact highlights the coin's historical significance and the important role it played in the development of modern currency systems.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 A | 235803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 K | 722980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 A | 4243047 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 K | 1643470 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 A | 1023638 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 K | 166009 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 A | 1130034 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 A | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 A | 5390890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 A | 2319719 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 A | 308758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 A | 1865694 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 A | 4517106 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 A | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 A | 3600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 A | 7200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes 1871-1895 coin.
