50 Francs, France

50 Francs, France, 1974-1980 obverse image50 Francs, France, 1974-1980 reverse image
50 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1974-1980
  • Period:
    Fifth Republic (1958-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Designs in relief
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
50 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$56.81

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

50 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The Liberty and the Equality, two ideologies which are not often compatible, reconciled with Fraternity by Hercules; the French motto above.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Augustin Dupré

Obverse

Description:

The denomination within a wreath and the date below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Augustin Dupré

Edge

Description:

Designs in relief

50 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 50 FRANCS ⦁ 1975 ⦁

Reverse:

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ ⦁ Dupré ⦁

50 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900) (Copper .100)

Size

50 Francs sizes
  • Weight:30 g
  • Diameter:41 mm
  • Thickness:2.70 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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