50 Francs `Hercules`

€681.00
IssuerFrance
Year1974-1980
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value50 Francs (50 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionSilver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight30 g
Dimensions41 mm
Thickness2.70 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to30 April 1980
Reference(s) F#426-427, Gad#882, Schön#237, KM#941
Obverse descriptionThe denomination within a wreath and the date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 50 FRANCS ⦁ 1975 ⦁
(Translation: French Republic.)
Reverse descriptionThe Liberty and the Equality, two ideologies which are not often compatible, reconciled with Fraternity by Hercules; the French motto above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ ⦁ Dupré ⦁
(Translation: Liberty Egality Fraternity)
EdgeDesigns in relief
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1974  - KM#941.1 - 4 298 811
1974  - KM#941.2, obverse of the 20 francs (the legend begins above), print included with the F. 427/2 -
1975  - KM#941.1 - 4 552 011
1976  - KM#941.1 - 5 544 711
1977  - KM#941.1 - 7 884 011
1978  - KM#941.1 - 12 030 211
1979  - KM#941.1 - 12 040 511
1980  - KM#941.1, in Sets only - 60 000
Catalog ID6580677250
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