The Sower
The Sower
In 2014, for the celebration of its 1150th anniversary, Monnaie de Paris introduces a new theme within the series, depicting over seven years the most historically significant coins of France’s history.
2018: The Ecu de 6 Livres
2018: The Ecu de 6 Livres
This coin from revolutionary times is characteristic of that era in France and also a strong numismatic symbol of it bears Dupré’s famous genius.
2017 : The Louis d'Or
2017 : The Louis d'Or
Year 2017 is dedicated to the period of the "Ancien Régime" illustrated with one of the world's most famous coins: the Louis d'Or.This coin was issued during the reign of Louis XII in the Seventeenth Century, and it marked the début of a new French coinage system that would las until 1792 during the French Revolution.
2016 : The Teston
2016 : The Teston
Year 2016 concentrated for the period of the Renaissance with The Teston : first heavy silver coin.
2015 : The Franc à Cheval
2015 : The Franc à Cheval
In 2015 it is the Middle Ages, that concentrated the attention with the Franc à Cheval. Created in 1360, under settle it of Jean II, the Franc à Cheval is the first French franc.
2014 : Charles the Bald's Denier
2014 : Charles the Bald's Denier
As a start, Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to its first years : The Edict of Pîtres, signed by Charles the Bald in 864, establishing the ten official minting workshops; hence the representation of the denier struck by the parisian’s workshop at this date. A great way to celebrate the 1150th anniversary of Monnaie de Paris!