France 50 francs, 1878 - 1904

Information

NumberKM# 831
CountryFrance
PeriodThird Republic (1870 - 1941)
CurrencyFrench franc
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination50 francs
Melt value16.13 XAUg x 0.900 = 1,932 USD
Year1878 - 1904
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'***** DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionGold 0.900
Weight (g)16.13
Diameter (mm)28
Thickness (mm)1.9

Obverse:

50 francs 1878 - 1904, France

Bird  Liberty  Myth 

Description
Fasces
Genius (in Roman mythology, the guardian spirit)
Rooster

Legend
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Creators: Augustin Dupré (Dupré )

Reverse

50 francs 1878 - 1904, France

Wreath 

Legend
50 FRANCS
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

Creators: Augustin Dupré (Dupré )

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1904A20.000+-
RRR
-
1900A200-+-
1896A800---
1887A301+-
1878A5.294-30


Collection

1904  
1900  
1896  
1887$ *****  
1878$ *****