5 Euros Monnaie de Paris

€56,270.00
IssuerFrance
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight0.5 g
Dimensions11 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2133
Obverse descriptionSower after O. Roty surrounded by a circle of stars around the scroll that recalls those of the European flag.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering20 14 RF
Reverse descriptionObverse and reverse of a denarius from the time of Charles the Bald, the period during which they appeared. It is notably by the Edict of Pîtres, (represented in the background) that Charles the Bald authorized in 864 the minting of coins in ten official places. The seal of the Edict represents the king and is surrounded by the phrase `GLORIA SIT XPO REGI VICTORIA CARLO` (May the Glory be to Christ and the Victory to King Charles). Below the face value `5 EURO`.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringGLORIA SIT XPO REGI VICTORIA CARLO 5 EURO
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2014  - Proof - 5 916
Catalog ID9257409450
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