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50 Euros Coronation of Napoleon, silver
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a bold, large-format rendering of the Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike of Samothrace), one of the Louvre Museum's most celebrated masterpieces, depicted in dynamic three-quarter view and set against a triangular composition evoking the glass pyramid of the Louvre's main courtyard. The facade of the Louvre Palace is rendered in fine architectural detail across the background field. The monogram 'RF' (République Française) appears to the left, with the denomination '50 EURO' inscribed to the right of the central figure. The word 'LOUVRE' is engraved in large relief lettering along the lower portion of the coin, serving as a bold design element. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dramatic high-relief reproduction of Jacques-Louis David's monumental painting 'The Coronation of Napoleon' (Le Sacre de Napoléon, 1807), depicting Napoleon I in laureate crown and imperial ermine-trimmed robes, raising the imperial crown aloft with his right arm extended. In the middle ground, Empress Joséphine kneels before him, surrounded by assembled dignitaries and clergy rendered in fine detail. The year '2021' is inscribed in the left field. Along the lower exergue, the legend reads 'D'AP. DAVID · SACRE DE L'EMPEREUR NAPOLEON IER', attributing the composition to the original painting. |
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| Mintage | 2021 - Proof - 250 |
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