50 Francs - Mohammed V Piedfort Essai ND
1952 year| Aluminium bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mohammed V (1927-1953, 1955-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 50 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1910-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#158647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Francs - Mohammed V (Piedfort Essai) ND (1952) from Morocco made of Aluminium bronze is that it was designed by the French engraver and sculptor, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Mohammed V, the King of Morocco at the time, on one side, and an image of a palm tree and the Hassan Tower on the other. The coin was minted in 1952 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is made of aluminum bronze, which is a copper alloy that contains aluminum, giving it a distinctive color and durability. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists, with only a limited number of pieces known to exist.
