© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
500 Francs / 75 Euros Degas - The Little Dancer
1997 year| Gold (.999) | 31.1 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#336874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stars surround denominations
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRÉSORS des MUSÉES D'EUROPE
LIBERTÉ-ÉGALITÉ-FRATERNITÉ
500 FRANCS 75 EURO
Translation:
Treasure of the Museums of Europe
Liberty-Equality-Fraternity
500 Francs 75 Euros
Interesting fact
The Degas - The Little Dancer coin was designed by French artist Edgar Degas and features a young ballerina standing on one leg, with the other leg extended behind her. The coin's design is based on Degas' famous sculpture "La Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans," which was created in 1881. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs / 75 Euros (Degas - The Little Dancer) 1997 coin.
