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50 Centimes
| Copper-aluminium | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) Fourth Republic (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1931-1947 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 5 August 1949 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Value encompassed on either side by Cornucopia (or horn of plenty, overflowing with produce, flowers or nuts).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
50
CENTIMES
1931
Translation:
FREEDOM·EQUALITY
BROTHERHOOD
Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon
Edge
Plain
Comment
1931
F. 192/1 Curved trial, with grape and without fruit
