50 Euros - L´avare 'Molière'

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.920)
Weight8.45 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2191
Obverse descriptionThe miser wears a three-corned hat and clutches a heartshaped chest. His wealth is symbolised by a pile of Louis d’or coins around him.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringL´avare RF
Reverse descriptionA signed portrait of a young Molière is accompanied by the famous remark made to Harpagon
Reverse script
Reverse letteringLA PESTE SOIT DE L´AVARICE ET DES AVARICIEUX 50 EURO Moliere 2014
(Translation: Plague take all misers and all miserly ways!)
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2014  - Proof - 91
Catalog ID7568662490
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