50 Centimes (Morlon pattern, nickel) 1939 front 50 Centimes (Morlon pattern, nickel) 1939 back
50 Centimes (Morlon pattern, nickel) 1939 photo
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50 Centimes Morlon pattern, nickel

1939 year
Nickel 3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Third Republic (1870-1940)
Type
Pattern
Year
1939
Value
50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#195698
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

In two lines above 1939, framed by the various, all between two symmetrically opposed horns of plenty.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE - EGALITE
FRATERNITE
ESSAI
50
CENTIMES
1939

Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Morlon pattern 50 centimes coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, who was also responsible for creating the famous "Sower" design used on French coins during the early 20th century.