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50 Centimes Pattern ND
1897 year| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 22.2 mm |
| Issuer | Martinique (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE AU TRÉSOR
BON POUR 50 CENT.
1
A. BORREL
Translation:
TREASURABLE AUTHORITY
GOOD FOR 50 CENT.
1
A. BORREL
Engraver: Alfred Borrel
Edge
Plain
Comment
The field trial coin ("Essai") has only the digit 1 for the date; the remainder ("897") is missing.Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Oscar Roty, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin features a unique design that showcases the island's rich history and culture, including a depiction of a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in Martinique at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the island's economic and cultural ties to France, and it was intended to be used as a circulating coin in Martinique and other French colonies. However, it was ultimately never released into circulation and remains a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1897) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (Pattern) ND (1897) coin.
