Antiques - FRANC COIN 50 PESETAS 1957 *58 - BC

FRANC COIN 50 PESETAS 1957 *58 - BC

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$ 26.50


 Author:
Mariano Benlliure.
 Period:
Second half of XX Century
 Material:
Nickel and copper alloy.
 Measures:
30 x 2,40 mm
 Weight:
12,40 gr.
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: G1.C.VAR.MON_4623_50Pesetas57.58Franco3

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Description:
- Coin of FIFTY PESETAS, with circular form, of the time of the Spanish State presided by Francisco Franco Bahamonde, designed in the year 1957 and minted by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre in the year 1958.
- Obverse: Bas-relief of the Bust of General Francisco Franco Bahamonde, designed by the sculptor Mariano Benlliure Gil. It is unsigned. In its inner perimeter it has the legend “FRANCISCO FRANCO CAUDILLO DE ESPAÑA POR LA G. DE DIOS” “1957”. On its outer perimeter it has a border of dots approaching the shape of a teardrop.
- Reverse: Bas-relief of the Coat of Arms of Spain, over the Eagle of St. John, and with the yoke and arrows at its base. On its sides there are two columns with a band with the legend “`PLUS ULTRA”. On the head of the Eagle there is a band with the legend “UNA GRANDE LIBRE”. Inside it has the legend “50 PTAS” and a “STAR” with the mint year inside “58”. On its outer perimeter it has a border of dots approaching the shape of a teardrop.
- Edge: Plain with the legend “ONE GREAT FREE.”
- This Coin is made with an alloy of Nickel and a small amount of Copper.
- No distinctive, mark or contrast has been located, which could provide more data on this Coin.

Conservation and Damage:
- Its condition is BC - Good Condition - Struck. It retains an attractive patina, in spite of having been cleaned.
- Both the Obverse and the Reverse of the coin, the high relief shows a low wear and scratches.
- The Plain Edge with the legend shows bumps and quite a bit of wear.

Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- The color tones of the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colors.
- The Coin for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
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