© 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 Vénus de Milo; Large module
1993 year| Gold (.999) | 155.5 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Louvre Building entrance above value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Bicentenaire du Musée du Louvre
1993
500 F
Interesting fact
The Vénus de Milo coin, released in 1993, was part of a series of gold coins issued by the French mint to commemorate famous works of art. The coin features a depiction of the Venus de Milo sculpture, which is one of the most famous works of art in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The coin's design was created by the French sculptor and engraver, Joaquin Jimenez, and it has a face value of 500 Francs. It is made of 99.9% gold and weighs 155.5 grams. The coin's large module size and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and art enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Vénus de Milo; Large module) 1993 coin.
