Pré-série de 50 centimes Morlon en fer, sans le mot essai

Reverse

50/ CENTS/ 1941 in two lines above the vintage framed by the different, all between two symmetrically opposed horns of plenty.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTE - EGALITE/ FRATERNITE
50/ CENTIMES/ 1941

Engraver: Pierre-Alexandre Morlon

Edge

Plain

Comment

This pre-series without the word essay is the second known example after MONNAIES 30 no. 1139. It fits logically into the monetary landscape of the Second World War: 20 centimes in iron will indeed be produced. It's therefore logical that 50 centimes in the same metal should also have been considered.
https://www.cgb.fr/pre-serie-de-50-centimes-morlon-en-fer-sans-le-mot-essai-1941-paris-g-sup,v37_1428,a.html

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This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Cette pré-série sans le mot essai est le second exemplaire connu après MONNAIES 30 n° 1139. Il s’inscrit logiquement dans le paysage monétaire de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale : des 20 centimes en fer seront effectivement fabriquées. Il est donc logique que l’on ait pensé à fabriquer des 50 centimes dans le même métal.
https://www.cgb.fr/pre-serie-de-50-centimes-morlon-en-fer-sans-le-mot-essai-1941-paris-g-sup,v37_1428,a.html

CGB.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Pré-série de 50 centimes Morlon en fer, sans le mot essai 1941 from France made of Iron weighing 2.16 g is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste Morlon (1882-1962). Morlon was a prominent artist during the early 20th century, known for his work in various fields, including coinage, medallic art, and sculpture. His designs for the French currency were highly regarded for their beauty and detail, and this particular coin is a rare and valuable example of his work.

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