50 Euros Abbé Pierre
2012 year| Gold (.920) | 8.45 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
On the face, appears a portrait of Abbé Pierre with his famous beret surmounted by the mention "Centenary of the birth of Abbé Pierre".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Centenaire de la naissance de l'abbé Pierre
2012
Interesting fact
The Abbé Pierre 50 Euro coin was minted in 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Abbé Pierre, a French Catholic priest and member of the Resistance during World War II. He was known for his tireless efforts to help the poor and homeless, and the coin's design features an image of him surrounded by the words "Père de la Défense" (Father of the Defense). The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 289 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (Abbé Pierre) 2012 coin.
