50 Euros Charles the Bald's denier

€2.00
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#2134
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. In 864, with the Edict of Pîtres (shown in the background), Charles the Bald authorized 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` (Glory be to Christ and Victory to King Charles). Below, the face value `50 EURO`.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringGLORIA SIT XPO REGI VICTORIA CARLO 50 EURO
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2014  - Proof - 471
Catalog ID8517116800
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