Gros module - Charlemagne

Commemorative issue

Charlemagne 768-814

Series: L'Histoire de France en 100 médailles

Obverse

Reproduction of the bronze equestrian statuette in the Louvre, of Charlemagne on horseback, dressed in the manner of a Roman emperor. He wears a crown and holds the orb in his hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHARLEMAGNE FONDATEUR DE L'EUROPE FRANQUE
⁕ 768 - 814 ⁕

Reverse

Plant crown and scroll at bottom

Script: Latin

Unabridged legend:
COURONNE
EMPEREUR D'OCCIDENT
EN L'AN 800
CHARLEMAGNE
TENTA DE CREER
UNE EUROPE
CHRETIENNE
L’HISTOIRE DE FRANCE

Edge

Smooth, state hallmark, year of minting and issue number.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ARGENT 950/000 P 1974

© DOOF71

Mint

Comments

Series of medals published by Le Médaillier (French subsidiary of Franklin Mint). The complete 3-volume series contains a total of 100 medals, this being the 2/100 edition. Also available in Vermeil and petit module.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Série de médailles éditées par Le Médaillier (filiale française de Franklin Mint). La série complète en 3 volumes contient au total 100 médailles ici il s'agit de la 2/100. Existe également en Vermeil et petit module. 

See also

• Horse or equine
• Sculpture
• Monarch
• Wreath

• Medal - L'Histoire de France (Charlemagne)

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Numista Rarity index: 100

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Bullion value: USD 85.29

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Actual silver weight: 1.164 oz

Current silver price: 73.30 USD/oz (see silver price )

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