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© CGB
Essai - piéfort aluminium de 50 centimes Francisque
1942 year| Aluminium | 1.54 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | French State (1940-1944) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
50 / CENTS / 1942 between two oak branches each bearing an acorn and five leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• TRAVAIL • FAMILLE •
• PATRIE •
50
CENTIMES
1942
Translation:
• Work • Family •
• Party •
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
All known coins of this currency are engraved TRIAL in 1942 Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Essai - piéfort aluminium de 50 centimes Francisque 1942 from France is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. L. Pétel. Pétel was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals. The coin's design features a portrait of Francisque, a French poet and philosopher, on one side, and a stylized image of a tree on the other. The coin's unique design and the fact that it was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time, make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Essai - piéfort aluminium de 50 centimes Francisque 1942 coin.
