France · 1933 · 50 centimesMorlon series in aluminium-bronze (1931-1947)
This 50 centimes coin in aluminium-bronze, 91% copper and 9% aluminium, belongs to the type designed by the engraver Pierre-Alexandre Morlon (1878-1951) and struck from 1931 in 50 centimes, 1 franc and 2 francs. On these three denominations, the bust of the Republic always faces left, and the reverse shows two cornucopias around the value. Under the Vichy regime, the Morlon type was abandoned in favour of the francisque type, it was taken up again in aluminium after the Liberation. For 1933, Numista notes two varieties, with the 9 of the date open or closed. The 1933 date has 41,937,281 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 5 August 1949.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.23 mm.
5 centimes1931 · 17 mm
10 centimes1930 · 23 mm
1 franc1934 · 23 mm
5 francs1933 · 23.7 mm
5 francs1933 · 31 mm
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