Désirée Clary’s husband, the King Charles XIV Jean on horseback in front of the Sweden coat of arms. These are the symbol of the monarch. Its composition, inspired by Charles VIII of Sweden, was created during the fifth decade of XVth century.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
COURONNEMENT DE CHARLES XIV 1818
RF
50 EURO
2018
Reverse description
Désirée Clary’s portrait surrounded by her dates and name. This artwork referers to Robert Lefevre’s painting, «Portrait of Désirée Clary» (1807). In the background, we can find a tapestry made of D monogram relating to Désirée Clary.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
DÉSIRÉE CLARY
1777-1860
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)