© CGB
© CGB
50 Francs Hercule Piefort
| Silver (.925) | 60 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1974-1980 |
| Value | 50 Francs 50 FRF = USD 8.35 |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#195611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
⦁ Dupré ⦁
Edge
Motifs in relief relating respectively to agriculture (sheaf of wheat, rooster, bunch of grapes), industry (hammer, cogwheel, compass) and trade (scales, cornucopia, caduceus).
Comment
Source: http://remiseenligne.over-blog.com
Interesting fact
The coin's designer, Pierre-Gilles Rémion, created a unique and intricate design for the coin, featuring a portrait of Hercules on the obverse and a depiction of the French Republic's symbols on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the French people, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 955 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 213 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 465 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 599 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 2250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs Hercule (Piefort) 1974-1980 coin.
