50 Francs Gold piedfort issue

Issuer France
Year 1974-1980
Type Coin pattern
Value 50 Francs (50 FRF)
Currency New franc (1960-2001)
Composition Gold (.920)
Weight 102.83 g
Diameter 41 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s) Augustin Dupré
In circulation to 17 February 2002
Reference(s) KM#P510, KM#P537, KM#P564, KM#P591, KM#P620, KM#P651, KM#P681
Obverse description The denomination within a wreath and the date below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 50 FRANCS ⦁ 1975 ⦁
(Translation: Liberty Equality Fraternity)
Reverse description The Liberty and the Equality, two ideologies which are not often compatible, reconciled with Fraternity by Hercules; the French motto above.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ ⦁ Dupré ⦁
(Translation: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity)
Edge Reeded
Mint Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage 1974 - Proof; P510 - 241
1975 - Proof; P537 - 74
1976 - Proof; P564 - 54
1977 - Proof; P591 - 50
1978 - Proof; P620 - 149
1979 - Proof; P651 - 400
1980 - Proof; P681 - 500
Numisquare ID 7732789310
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