Libertas Americana - Mint of € 500 or 5 oz - 2023
Obverse
On the face, we can perceive France, symbolized by helmeted Minerva and armed with a spear, protecting from the British leopard, thanks to its shield decorated with three lilies, the young America in the features of Hercules Child, seated in its swaddling clothes On a shield (represents the military origin of the new nation), stifling two snakes, which refer to the victories won over the armies of Burgoyne generals in Saratoga and Cornwallis in Yorktown. The legend, taken from Book III of Horace's Odes, means "the courageous child was helped by the gods". You can also read the dates “17/19 Oct. 1777. /1781. ”. The signature “Dupré F.” is engraved under the leopard tail, which is placed between its legs as a sign of cowardice. The 2023 vintage and "RF" are also present.
These currencies are high relief with a patina.
Reverse
The reverse represents "Liberty", the profile bust on the left of a slender young woman, American representation of freedom. Haircuts floating in the wind, a shaft surmounted by the bonnet of freedom resting on his right shoulder. She inspires Galle to engrave "French freedom", for the monetary test in 1792. Under the bust, we can see the signature of "Dupré". In highlight, you can read the date in French “4 Jul .1776.”. The punches and facial value are also visible.
Currency: Euro
Country: France
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Weight: 5 Oz
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Year: 2023
Mint: Paris Mint