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Obverse Description
Standing Angel writing the Constitution, rooster at right, fasces at left
Reverse Description
Denomination above date within circular wreath
Catalog Information
GSID:
402054
Designer:
Augustine Dupre
Obverse Lettering:
REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS, CONSTI-, TUTION, A.B., Dupre, A
Reverse Lettering:
LIBERTE, EGALITE, FRATERNITE, 50, FRANCS, 1878, A
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
16.129 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5186 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4667 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Angel
Coin Date:
1878-A
Denomination:
50 Fr
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Paris
Mint Mark:
A
Mintage:
30
Coinage Type:
French 50 Francs Gold
Coinage Years:
1878-1904
Composition:
Gold
Krause #:
KM-831
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Request PricingNapolean III 50 Fr Gold MS [Type]
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1855-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1855-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1856-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1856-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1857-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1858-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1858-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1859-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1859-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1860-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $2,095 – $9,217
1862-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1862-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate PR
1862-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
1863-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Laureate MS
Worth: $2,095 – $8,379
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