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50 centimes Cérès — Type II (1871–1895)

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Coin name50 centimes Cérès — Type II (1871–1895)
MetalSilver
Issuing countryFrance
Mint / ManufacturerMonnaie de Paris
Face value0.5 FRF
Gross weight2.5 g
Fineness835 ‰
Calculated fine metal weight2.0875 g
Diameter18 mm
EdgeNot disclosed

Intrinsic value

€3.18

At the spot price of 10/11/2026 at 06:28 UTC · Source: MetalflowAPI · Excluding premium

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Description

The type II 50-centime Ceres dates from the Third Republic. Its weight and fineness follow the rules of the French decimal system of the period. Its value mainly reflects its silver weight, excluding numismatic interest.

Benefits

Not disclosed

Years and versions

Specifications may vary by year, mint and finish. Undocumented versions are not treated as this reference.

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