50 Euros Charlemagne

2011 year


Gold (.920)	8.45 g	22 mm

Description

Issuer	France
Period	Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2011
Value	50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Gold (.920)
Weight	8.45 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#36856
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

Crowned head facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHARLEMAGNE
2011

Designer: Christian Lacroix

Edge

Irregular edge. Automatically translated

Comment

Part of a series of 15 coins designed by Christian Lacroix that trace the line of French rulers from King Clovis who united the Frankish tribes to François Mitterand, the longest-serving prime minister of the Republic. The coins were released in both silver and gold at three coins per year over 5 years, culminating in 2015. Although sold individually, Monnaie de Paris also issued a special casket for collectors to unite the complete sets in either silver or gold.

Interesting fact

The 50 Euro Charlemagne coin from France, made of gold (.920) and weighing 8.45g, features an interesting design. The obverse side depicts a portrait of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, while the reverse side features an image of the imperial crown and the words "Karolus Magnus Imperator" (Charles the Great Emperor) written in Latin. This coin was minted in 2011 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. It is a unique and valuable piece for collectors of French coins or those interested in the history of Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2011	1500	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (Charlemagne) 2011 coin.