France 50 francs Hercules Gad-882 F-427 KM-941 MS 68 PCGS silver coin 1979

The France 50 Francs Hercules KM-941, Gad-882, F-427 silver coin, issued in 1979 and certified PCGS MS68, is an exceptional example of one of France’s most iconic numismatic designs. Based on the celebrated artwork of Augustin Dupré, this coin honors the enduring principles of the French Republic through powerful classical symbolism. The obverse features the heroic figure of Hercules standing between the allegorical female figures of Liberty and Equality. Liberty holds a fasces crowned with a Phrygian cap, while Equality carries a balance scale representing justice. The inscription “LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ” surrounds the scene, accompanied by the elegant Dupré signature, mintmarks, and a finely denticled border. The reverse displays the denomination 50 FRANCS enclosed within a beautifully engraved wreath of olive and oak branches, tied with a decorative ribbon. Around the edge appear the inscription RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, the date 1979, stars, mintmarks, and a beaded rim. Struck in silver and preserved in superb PCGS MS68 condition, this coin combines exceptional luster, razor-sharp details, and outstanding eye appeal, making it a premium collectible for enthusiasts of French history, mythology, and classic European coinage.

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