50 Francs Essai, Algeria

50 Francs Essai, Algeria, 1949 obverse image50 Francs Essai, Algeria, 1949 reverse image
50 Francs Essai coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Algeria flagAlgeria
  • Years of Minting:
    1949
  • Period:
    French Colony (1830-1962)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
50 Francs Essai Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.69-$295.00

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

50 Francs Essai Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The value above date, flanked by wheat ears, country name below

Engraver:

Pierre Turin

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Marianne" to the right

Engraver:

Pierre Turin

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

50 Francs Essai Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE P. TURIN

Reverse:

50 FRANCS 1949 ALGERIE ESSAI

50 Francs Essai Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

50 Francs Essai sizes
  • Weight:8.15 g
  • Diameter:27.09 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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