France 5 Euros, 2014
Monnaie de Paris
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Euros
Year
2014
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
0.5
Diameter (mm)
11
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Description
5 Euros from France. Issued in 2014. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 11 mm and weighs 0.5 g.
- Obverse
- Sower after O. Roty surrounded by a circle of stars around the scroll that recalls those of the European flag.
- Reverse
- Obverse and reverse of a denarius from the time of Charles the Bald, the period during which they appeared. It is notably by the Edict of Pîtres, (represented in the background) that Charles the Bald authorized in 864 the minting of coins in ten official places. The seal of the Edict represents the king and is surrounded by the phrase "GLORIA SIT XPO REGI VICTORIA CARLO" (May the Glory be to Christ and the Victory to King Charles). Below the face value "5 EURO".
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2014
|
5.9K | Proof |
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