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¼ Euro Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban
2007 year| Silver (.900) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | ¼ Euro ¼ EUR = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Portrait of the military architect Vauban, with a detail of the fortifications.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VAUBAN
1633 - 1707
F.COURTIADE
Engraver: Fabienne Courtiade
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban ¼ Euro coin from France features a unique design that showcases Vauban's famous fortification designs. Vauban was a French military engineer who designed fortifications for the French army during the 17th century, and his designs were renowned for their innovation and effectiveness. The coin's design features a depiction of Vauban's famous " Vauban's star" fortification design, which was a pioneering approach to fortification architecture that emphasized the use of bastions and curtain walls to create a strong and secure structure. This design was used in many fortifications throughout Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, and it remains an important part of military history and architecture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4051 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Euro (Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban) 2007 coin.
