In the center, a view of the chateau du Louvre during the reign of Philippe Auguste. On either side are the letters `R F`, above the reign dates (1180-1223) and below the value `50 EURO`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
1180-1223
R F
50 EURO
Reverse description
Portrait of King Philip II, known as Philip Augustus (1180-1223), wearing one of the first crowns with the royal lily. The name of the king is inscribed on the circumference of the coin, and below the marks of monetary workshops and the year.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PHILIPPE II AUGUSTE
2012
Edge
Smooth, irregular edge.
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)