1½ Euro (Rouen Armada) 2008 front 1½ Euro (Rouen Armada) 2008 back
1½ Euro (Rouen Armada) 2008 photo
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1½ Euro Rouen Armada

2008 year
Silver (.900) 22.20 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
1½ Euro 1.5 EUR = USD 1.65
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
22.20 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10131
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

The armada logo, representing a large far-square sailboat.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'ARMADA
2008
ROUEN
5-14 Juillet

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Rouen Armada 1½ Euro coin was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the French East India Company, which was established in 1604. The coin's design features a representation of the Company's flagship, the "Grand Saint-Pierre," which was built in Rouen and played a significant role in the company's early voyages.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  2790 - - - - - -

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