1/4 Euro La Fayette

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2007
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1/4 Euro
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight13 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1419
Obverse descriptionPortrait of the Marquis de la Fayette.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLA FAYETTE. HÉROS DE LA RÉVOLUTION AMÉRICAINE 1757 1834 RF
Reverse descriptionThe reverse side represents the Hermione on which Lafayette sailed to join the American army in 1777. Intimate of George Washington and member of his staff, he was appointed general and then division commander.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLA FAYETTE. HERO OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION QUART d`EURO L`HERMIONE 2007
EdgePlain.
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2007  - Proof - 4 740
Catalog ID9847990940
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