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50 Centimes Pattern
1943 year| Steel (82% Iron, 17% Chromium) | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Cameroon › French Cameroon (1916-1960) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free France (1940-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1922-1945) |
| Composition | Steel (82% Iron, 17% Chromium) |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#411358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Patriarchal cross
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONNEUR LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ PATRIE
·FRATERNITÉ·
50 CMES
C.L.S.
1943
Translation:
Honor Homeland Liberty Equality
Fraternity
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Patriarchal cross or archiepiscopal cross or a crux gemina is a double cross, with the two crossbars near the top (A symbol of Christianity).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes coin from Cameroon is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. M. Patey. Patey was a prominent artist during the early 20th century, known for his work on various coins and medals, including the French Legion of Honor. The coin's design features a stylized portrait of a Cameroonian woman on the obverse side, and a pattern of leaves and berries on the reverse side. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
