France 50 Centimes, 1939

Morlon pattern, nickel

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Information

Country France France
Currency Franc (1795 – 1959)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 50 Centimes
Year 1939
Ruler Third Republic (1870–1940)
Composition Nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Centimes from France. Issued in 1939. Struck in Nickel. Measures 18 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Bust of the Republic on the left, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a cockade under a composite wreath of olive, oak and wheat; signed MORLON behind.
Reverse
In two lines above 1939, framed by the various, all between two symmetrically opposed horns of plenty.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1939  (fr) GEM (84.8)

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