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500 Francs / 75 Euro Chinese Horseman
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Weight | 155.5 g |
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| Obverse description | Central depiction of a Chinese equestrian funerary statuette (cavalier chinois) dating from the 5th century, rendered in high relief with the armoured rider seated atop a stylised horse, both figures exhibiting the characteristic horizontal banding of Tang-era ceramic sculpture. The monogram 'RF' (Republique Francaise) appears to the right of the group in the field, with the date '1996' below it. The inscription 'CAVALIER CHINOIS Ve siecle' curves along the lower exergue in incuse lettering against a polished proof field. |
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| Reverse description | The central field features the dual denomination '500 FRANCS' and '75 euro' displayed in large bold lettering against a background of finely engraved horizontal parallel lines. Twelve five-pointed stars are arranged symmetrically around the denominations, evoking the European Union motif. The curved legend 'TRESORS des MUSEES d'EUROPE' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'LIBERTE-EGALITE-FRATERNITE' is inscribed along the lower border, all set within a polished proof field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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