© CGB
© CGB
50 Centimes Pretender Silver Proof Essai
1874 year| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Napoleon IV (pretender) (1873-1879) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
50 CENT.
1874
Edge
Milled
Comment
Previously KM#PTE41.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes (Pretender Silver Proof Essai) 1874 from France is that it was designed by French sculptor and engraver, Jean-Baptiste Farochon. Farochon was a prominent artist of his time, known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the 50 Centimes coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the French Republic, surrounded by an ornate wreath and other symbols of French patriotism. The coin's design was meant to evoke a sense of national pride and unity, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
