© VN2011
© VN2011
1½ Euro Louisiana Purchase
2003 year| Silver (.900) | 22.20 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1½ Euro 1.5 EUR = USD 1.65 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.20 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
The piece depicts a trumpeter who is a symbol of Louisiana.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30 Avril 1803
2003
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, which was a land deal between France and the United States in 1803 that saw the U.S. acquire approximately 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. The coin's design features an image of a map of the Louisiana Territory, along with the dates 1803 and 2003, and the words "Louisiana Purchase" in English and French.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5589 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1½ Euro (Louisiana Purchase) 2003 coin.
