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50 Centimes - Louis-Philippe
| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Philippe I (Louis-Philippe Ier) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1845-1848 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 June 1868 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Face value (50 cent.) between two laurel branches tied at the base by a ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENT.
1846
Engraver: Joseph-François Domard
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes - Louis-Philippe 1845-1848 coin from France is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. Louis-Philippe, who ruled France from 1830 to 1848, was the last king of France and the coin was minted during his reign. This coin was also minted during a time of economic and political upheaval, as France was experiencing the effects of the Industrial Revolution and political unrest. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 A | 494000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 B | 1582498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 BB | 43747 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 K | 21696 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 A | 3309973 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 B | 999880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 BB | 17108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 K | 22061 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 W | 69905 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 A | 3327306 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 BB | 43918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 K | 8909 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 A | 181990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 BB | 18194 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes - Louis-Philippe 1845-1848 coin.
