50 Centimes - Yusuf (Piedfort Essai; 7g Cu-Ni) ND (1925) front 50 Centimes - Yusuf (Piedfort Essai; 7g Cu-Ni) ND (1925) back
50 Centimes - Yusuf (Piedfort Essai; 7g Cu-Ni) ND (1925) photo
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50 Centimes - Yusuf Piedfort Essai; 7g Cu-Ni ND

1925 year
Copper-nickel 6.93 g 19.52 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
6.93 g
Diameter
19.52 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#158750
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes - Yusuf (Piedfort Essai; 7g 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 piece, and its design and composition were never adopted for regular circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.