© CGB
© CGB
50 Centimes Modul of ...
1873 year| Copper-aluminium | 2.63 g | 20.50 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1870-1940) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1873 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 20.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#195701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Circular legend; in the center in a circle the facial value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTREFACTEUR
50
CENTIMES
DEPOSE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centimes coin from France, minted in 1873, was part of a series of experimental coins that were produced using a unique combination of copper and aluminum. This was a departure from the traditional metals used in coinage at the time, such as silver and gold, and was an early example of the use of aluminum in coinage. The use of aluminum was significant because it was a relatively new metal at the time, having been first isolated in 1825, and it was not yet widely used in coinage. The Pattern 50 Centimes coin is a rare and interesting example of the early use of aluminum in coinage.
