France 50 Francs, 1974 – 1980

Platinum Piefort

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Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 50 Francs
Year 1974 – 1980
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Platinum (.999)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 122.63
Diameter (mm) 41
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Francs from France. Issued from 1974 to 1980. Struck in Platinum (.999). Measures 41 mm and weighs 122.63 g.

Obverse
Face value within laurel and oaf wreath. (French Republic)
Reverse
The Liberty and the Equality, two ideologies which are not often compatible, reconciled with Fraternity by Hercules. (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)
Edge
Motifs in relief relating respectively to agriculture (sheaf of wheat, rooster, bunch of grapes), industry (hammer, cogwheel, compass) and trade (scales, horn of plenty, caduceus)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1980  Dolphin 34 Proof; P682
1979  Dolphin 30 Proof; P652
1978  Dolphin 25 Proof; P621
1977  Dolphin 19 Proof; P592
1976  Dolphin 6 Proof; P565
1975  Dolphin 10 Proof; P538
1974  Dolphin 18 Proof; P511

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