50 Euros Saint-Louis
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#36871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The face of Saint-Louis, crowned and full-length. The king's name "SAINT LOUIS" is engraved above his head. Below the effigy is the year of issue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAINT LOUIS
2012
Designer: Christian Lacroix
Edge
Smooth with deliberately irregular edge.
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 Saint-Louis coin from France, made of gold (.920) and weighing 8.45g, features an image of King Louis IX on its obverse side, also known as Saint Louis. He was canonized in 1297 and is considered the patron saint of France. This coin was minted in 2012 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. Its unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (Saint-Louis) 2012 coin.
