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50 Centimes Essai, Silver
1903 year| Silver |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1903 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1960) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sugar cane stalk divides date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR 50 CMES
1903
CONTRE.VALEUR.DÉPOSÉE.AU.TRÉSOR.
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes (Essai, Silver) 1903 from Guadeloupe (Overseas France) made of Silver is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
