France ½ Franc, 1965 – 1982

Piefort Silver

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Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination ½ Franc
Year 1965 – 1982
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11
Diameter (mm) 19.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Franc from France. Issued from 1965 to 1982. Struck in Silver. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 11 g.

Obverse
The sower.
Reverse
An olive branch, under the face value, is surrounded by the motto: "LIBERTY - EGALITY - FRATERNITY".
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1982  165
1981  358
1980  537
1979  —
1978  296 5%
1977  234 30%
1976  250 18%
1975  213 10%
1974  — 8%
1973  — 8%
1972  — 8%
1971  — 3%
1968  — 13%
1967  — 10%
1965  50 20%

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