Martinique 50 Centimes, 1897 – 1922

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Martinique Martinique
Currency Franc (1795 – 1959)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 50 Centimes
Year 1897 – 1922
Ruler Third Republic (1870–1940)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5
Diameter (mm) 22.2
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Centimes from Martinique. Issued from 1897 to 1922. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 22.2 mm and weighs 5 g.

Obverse
Bust left within circle with star above. (FRENCH REPUBLICCOLONY OF THE MARTINIQUE)
Reverse
Value and date within wreath. (TREASURABLE AUTHORITYGOOD FOR 50 CENT.1897A. BORREL)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf Comment Frequency
1922  500K — € 20,00 € 20,00 € 37,00 54%
1897  600K € 5,60 € 16,00 € 30,00 € 31,00 54%

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