50 centimes Marianne Essai-Piéfort bronze-aluminium
1962 year| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 13.41 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 13.41 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#166604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
In two lines in the field, framed by the various, above 1962, all contained in a laurel branch and an ear of wheat; to the left of the laurel branch, against the scroll, A. DIEUDONNE.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE - EGALITE / - FRATERNITE - / ESSAI.
LIBERTE - EGALITE
- FRATERNITE -
ESSAI
50
CENTIMES
1962
A. DIEUDONNE
En deux lignes dans le champ, encadré des différents, au-dessus de 1962, le tout contenu dans une branche de laurier et un épi de blé ; à gauche de la branche de laurier, contre le listel, A. DIEUDONNE..
Engraver: Adrien Dieudonné
Edge
Plain
Comment
This medal-struck piéfort essai with the word ESSAI in an edition of 104 exists only in cupro-alu-nickel. Not to be confused with the piéfort series (20 in gold, 50 in silver, 500 in cupro-alu-nickel), which is minted without the word ESSAI. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 centimes Marianne (Essai-Piéfort bronze-aluminium) 1962 from France is that it was minted with a unique blend of copper, aluminum, and nickel, which gives it a distinctive color and texture that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 centimes Marianne (Essai-Piéfort bronze-aluminium) 1962 coin.
