50 Euros (Olympe de Gouges) 2017 front 50 Euros (Olympe de Gouges) 2017 back
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50 Euros Olympe de Gouges

2017 year
Gold (.999) 7.78 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
7.78 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#187994
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A portrait of Olympe de Gouges with her shoulders and her neck wrapped in a fine stole. In the background, a graphical design evoques the textile patterns of the XVIIIth century.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OLYMPE DE GOUGES
1748-1793

Designer: Christian Lacroix

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Olympe de Gouges 50 Euro coin is that it features a unique design that highlights the contributions of women in French history. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Olympe de Gouges, a French playwright and political activist who was a key figure in the French Revolution. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a woman holding a flag and a torch, symbolizing the struggle for freedom and equality. This design was created by French artist Joaquin Jimenez, and it sets the coin apart from other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  1000 - - - - - -

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