50 Centimes, Central African States

50 Centimes, Central African States, 1942 obverse image50 Centimes, Central African States, 1942 reverse image
50 Centimes coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Central African States flagCentral African States
  • Years of Minting:
    1942
  • Period:
    Free France (1940-1945)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    SA Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
50 Centimes Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Centimes Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Motto of France, value divided by the croix de Lorraine, date, and motto of the government in London.Mint mark SA for pretoria above the cross.

Engraver:

Coert Laurens Steynberg

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Rooster left, small shield above

Engraver:

Coert Laurens Steynberg

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

50 Centimes Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

RF AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANCAISE LIBRE

Reverse:

LIBERTE.EGALITE.FRATERNITE. SA 50 CMES CLS 1942 HONNEUR PATRIE

50 Centimes Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass

Size

50 Centimes sizes
  • Weight:2.70 g
  • Diameter:19.9 mm
  • Thickness:1.1 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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