250 Euros Battle of Cowpens

€428,486.00
IssuerFrance
Year2024
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value250 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight500 g
Dimensions85 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled (high relief)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3418
Obverse descriptionVictory of Daniel Morgan, about to be crowned by an Indian queen, allegory of America; female figure dressed in a short cuirass and wearing a feather headdress. The word `RF` and the date have been added to the obverse of this original medal.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDANIELI MORGAN DUCI EXERCITUS 2024 RF COMITIA AMERICANA · dupré
Reverse descriptionThe General-in-Chief leading the charge on horseback, followed by his troops on foot, overthrowing the fleeing English adversary. It is signed by the engraver Augustin Dupré, then general engraver of the Monnaie de Paris. The face value and the different have been added to the reverse.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA LIBERTATIS VINDEX . 250 EURO FVGATIS CAPTIS AVT CAESIS AD COWPENS HOSTIBVS XVII . JAN . MDCCLXXXI DUPRE INV ET F
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2024  - Proof - 250
Catalog ID4408741470
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