50 Centimes (heavy type) 1941 front 50 Centimes (heavy type) 1941 back
50 Centimes (heavy type) 1941 photo
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50 Centimes heavy type

1941 year
Aluminium-magnesium 0.8 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
French State (1940-1944)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1941
Value
50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Aluminium-magnesium
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
26 June 1950
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18127
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE·EGALITE
FRATERNITE
50
CENTIMES
1941

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

Despite being made of aluminum-magnesium, which is a relatively lightweight material, this coin has a unique feature - it has a reeded edge, which gives it a distinctive texture and makes it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1941  60 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (heavy type) 1941 coin.