50 Centimes - Yusuf (Piedfort Essai; 5g Cu-Ni) ND (1925) front 50 Centimes - Yusuf (Piedfort Essai; 5g Cu-Ni) ND (1925) back
50 Centimes - Yusuf (Piedfort Essai; 5g Cu-Ni) ND (1925) photo
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50 Centimes - Yusuf Piedfort Essai; 5g Cu-Ni ND

1925 year
Copper-nickel 4.96 g 19.55 mm
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Yusef (1912-1927)
Type
Pattern
Year
1925
Value
50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency
Franc (1910-1959)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.96 g
Diameter
19.55 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#158686
Rarity index
100%

Comment

KM only lists this as a small module, however weights of 5, 6 and 7 grams exist for the small module. Assumed here the lightest weight for this KM#

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes - Yusuf (Piedfort Essai; 5g Cu-Ni) ND (1925) from Morocco is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted as a trial or pattern coin, and it features a portrait of King Yusuf on one side and the Moroccan coat of arms on the other. The coin is made of copper-nickel and weighs 4.96 grams. Its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.