50 Euros Philippe II Auguste

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2012
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#1858
Obverse descriptionIn 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 scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1180-1223 R F 50 EURO
Reverse descriptionPortrait 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPHILIPPE II AUGUSTE 2012
EdgeSmooth, irregular edge.
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2012  - Proof - 712
Catalog ID7123482450
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