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50 Francs "Hercules"
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 30 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1980 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 2.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 April 1980 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
The Liberty and the Equality, two ideologies which are not often compatible, reconciled with Fraternity by Hercules; the French motto above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
⦁ Dupré ⦁
Translation: Liberty Egality Fraternity
Designer: Augustin Dupré
Edge
Designs in relief
