50 Centimes Essai, raised design

Features

Issuer French PolynesiaFrench Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Period French Overseas Territory (1946-1957)
Type Pattern
Year 1948
Value 50 Centimes (0.50 XPF)
Currency CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition Bronze-nickel
Weight 2.7 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
181678
References KM# E2
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Sitting Liberty holding grain spray and shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNION FRANÇAISE
A RIVAUD
ESSAI
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Engraver: André Rivaud

Reverse

Dhow divides denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS DE L'OCEANIE
50
CENTIMES
1948

Engraver: André Rivaud

Mint

Mintmark of Monnaie de Paris Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Wing Lucien Bazor, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1931-1958)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1948  Wing Photo 1 100

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centimes (Essai, raised design)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1506
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 UNC USD 64.68
(EUR 60.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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