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500 Francs / 75 Ecus St. Mark's Cathedral
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1994 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents the dual denomination '500' in large numerals at centre, with '75 ecus' inscribed across the middle of the numerals in smaller lettering and 'FRANCS' below, all within a ring of twelve five-pointed stars referencing the European Community. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE' arcs along the upper rim and 'FRANCAISE' along the lower rim, both in bold capital letters. The design is executed in high relief against a polished proof field, with the stars evenly spaced around the central denomination motif. |
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| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE 500 75 ECUS FRANCS FRANÇAISE |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a highly detailed frontal view of the Basilica di San Marco in Venice, rendered in fine engraved relief, showing the cathedral's five iconic arched portals, ornate Gothic pinnacles, and multiple Byzantine domes surmounted by cross finials. Radiating perspective lines emanate from the base of the cathedral across the lower field, evoking the paving of the Piazza San Marco and lending a sense of depth and grandeur. The date '1994' appears centrally in the lower field, flanked by the inscription 'PLACE SAINT-MARC' arcing along the bottom rim in capital letters. |
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