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50 Francs Platinum Piefort
| Platinum (.999) | 122.63 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1974-1980 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 122.63 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
The Liberty and the Equality, two ideologies which are not often compatible, reconciled with Fraternity by Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
⦁ Dupré ⦁
Translation: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Engraver: D'après Augustin Dupré
Edge
Motifs in relief relating respectively to agriculture (sheaf of wheat, rooster, bunch of grapes), industry (hammer, cogwheel, compass) and trade (scales, horn of plenty, caduceus)
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Francs (Platinum Piefort) 1974-1980 from France is that it was minted in extremely low quantities, with only 150 pieces produced in total. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and platinum coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 34 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs (Platinum Piefort) 1974-1980 coin.
