La qualité "Belle Épreuve" est la plus haute qualité numismatique devant les qualités "Brillant Universel" (BU) et "courante". Une pièce belle épreuve est une pièce obtenue au moyen de coins et de flans spécialement préparés et de conditions de frappe particulières, de sorte que les motifs de gravure ressortent avec une grande netteté et que la surface est sans défaut. Les fonds de la gravure sont extrêmement brillants, les reliefs sont matés.
Mintage
500
Millésime
2025
Valeur faciale
50€
This pure-gold coin commemorates the strategic mind of Napoleon and his legions against the armies of the Third Coalition, led by Francis I&II, Emperor of Austria and the Holy Roman Empire, and Alexander I, Tsar of Russia. Known as...
This pure-gold coin commemorates the strategic mind of Napoleon and his legions against the armies of the Third Coalition, led by Francis I&II, Emperor of Austria and the Holy Roman Empire, and Alexander I, Tsar of Russia.
Known as the “Battle of the Three Emperors”, the coins in this collection pay tribute to the three belligerents. On the face of the coin, the portraits of Alexander 1st and Francis I&II are on the left, facing the victorious Napoleon, riding at first light on the battlefield of Austerlitz. In the foreground, Napoleon's legions form ranks and march towards the battlefield.
The reverse of this coin is inspired by the original medal struck in 1806 in honor of Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz. In the center, a winged scepter topped by a statuette of Charlemagne and accompanied by lightning bolts. This composition evokes all the symbolism of Napoleon 1st's ancient imperial imagery.
The Collection
In 2025, the Monnaie de Paris will celebrate the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon I's decisive victory over the Austro-Russian armies. This victory sealed the greatness of the Napoleonic Empire and, two centuries later, remains a symbol of the military genius of the First Empire.
This collection retraces one of the greatest battles of the 19th century. The highlight of the German and Austrian campaign, Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz enabled him to build his legend and define the contours of the Europe we know today. Today, we are the guardians of this bicentennial heritage, which is why we have chosen to feature a medal struck by the emperor to commemorate his victory at Austerlitz at the heart of this collection.
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THE ENGRAVER
Trained at the best schools, they have the years of experience behind them necessary to master all aspects of the craft. Using industrial oil-based modelling clay and working from a design executed freehand or with CAD software, they skilfully fashion a low relief model in order to enhance the engraving and the way it catches the light. They work alternately with concave and convex plaster moulds until satisfied they have achieved the best 3D rendering of the design.
THE MINTER
The first minters began to ply their trade in France when striking with a hammer appeared in the 4th century BC. Nowdays, minsters use press instead of a hammer. Their knowledge of dies, engraving and metals, and their expertise - passed seamlessly down from one generation to the next for centuries - guarantees the excellence of their work.
