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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:
18290
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:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Angel
Coin Date:
1878-A
Denomination:
50 Fr
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Paris
Mint Mark:
A
Mintage:
5294
Coinage Type:
French Decimal Coinage
Coinage Years:
1878-1904
Composition:
Gold
PCGS #:
158091
Krause #:
KM-831
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1878-A 50 Fr Angel MS (KM-831)
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1878-A 50 Fr Angel MS (KM-831)
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS67 | $8,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $6,250 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
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Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
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Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
1857-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
1858-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
1858-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
1859-A 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
1859-BB 50 Fr Napolean III, Uncrowned MS
Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
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Worth: $1,894 – $8,335
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Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
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Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
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Worth: $1,894 – $7,577
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