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50 Centimes with 'LIBRE'
| Issuer | French Cameroon (1916-1960) |
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| Year | 1943 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | A boldly rendered Gallic rooster stands facing left upon a rocky ground line, its plumage depicted in fine detail, serving as the traditional emblem of France. A shield bearing the monogrammed letters 'RF' (République Française) appears in the upper right field. The engraver's initials 'C.L.S.' are incused beneath the ground line. The legend CAMEROUN FRANÇAIS LIBRE curves along the right and lower periphery, with the entire design enclosed within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | The prominent Cross of Lorraine, symbol of the Free French Forces, dominates the central field, with the denomination '50 CMES' flanking the lower arm of the cross on either side. The date 1943 appears in the exergue, flanked by two decorative floral ornaments. The mint mark 'SA' is positioned above the cross. A scrolled ribbon banner bearing the legend HONNEUR · LIBERTÉ · ÉGALITÉ · PATRIE · FRATERNITÉ curves around the upper portion of the design, with the engraver's initials 'C.L.S.' below the cross. The design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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