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50 Centimes Piedfort
1903 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Guadeloupe (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1903 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Sugar cane stalk divides date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR 50 CMES
1903
CONTRE.VALEUR.DÉPOSÉE.AU.TRÉSOR.
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Oscar Roty, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the French Republic, while the reverse depicts a stylized image of a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in Guadeloupe at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the island's rich agricultural heritage and its connection to France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (Piedfort) 1903 coin.
