50 Euros (Victory of Samothrace) 2019 front 50 Euros (Victory of Samothrace) 2019 back
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50 Euros Victory of Samothrace

2019 year
Gold (.999) 7.78 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
7.78 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#188013
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The sculpture representing Niké, the goddess of Victory, key symbol for the Hellenistic Greece. Enhanced by wings and drape, this statue without head and arms came on Earth to honour the winner according to the legend. In the background, pillars are referring to the room in which the Monument is displayed at the Louvre Museum. The name of this masterpiece is written at the top of the coin. The stamp “Chefs d’oeuvre des Musées” has been added on the right side.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTOIRE de
SAMOTHRACE
CHEFS D'ŒUVRE DES MUSÉES
2019

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Victory of Samothrace coin features a representation of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a 2nd-century BC marble sculpture that is considered one of the greatest surviving examples of Hellenistic art.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  300 - - - - - -

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