Obverse
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE LAGRIFFOUL
Marianne facing left, Phrygian cap, signature “LAGRIFFOUL”, legend “REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE”.
HLEngraved by Henri Lagriffoul
France · 1963 · 50 centimesSérie de 50 centimes à la Marianne de Lagriffoul (1962-1964)
Struck in 1963, this 50-centime Marianne coin inaugurates the long series KM# 939.2, produced until 2001. Issued at over 62 million examples, it reflects the monetary stability of the heavy franc.
Marianne facing left, Phrygian cap, signature “LAGRIFFOUL”, legend “REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE”.
Value “50 CENTIMES” surrounded by an ear of wheat and an olive branch, motto “LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE”, date “1963” at the bottom.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2 mm.
1 centime1967 · 15 mm
5 centimes1963 · 19 mm
1 franc1964 · 24 mm
