50 Euro Gold Coin - Art of the Pen - Molière - 2022
### Art of the Pen (3.) - Molière 50 Euro - 1/4 Oz Gold - Proof - Mintage only 500 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box **France** dedicates the series **The Art of the Pen** to literary styles and authors who have significantly shaped the history of literature in France and abroad. The third issue of the series is dedicated to the French actor and playwright **Jean-Baptiste Poquelin**, also known as **Molière**. The silver coin not only honors his contribution to French theater, but also celebrates his **400th birthday anniversary** in 2022. The motive of the **50 Euro gold coin** shows a profile depiction of the playwright. His hair flows into a stage curtain featuring two of his most famous characters: the bourgeois Gentilhomme and the Avare. In the background, Molière's theater and home "the Comédie Française" is depicted. Here he performed his last play "Le Malade Imaginaire". The left edge of the coin features the inscription "Molière" and the dates "1622" and "1673", while the year of issue "2022" can be seen on the right edge of the coin. The reverse is identical to all coins in the series and features a quill pen, some famous literary quotes, the denomination and the title of the series - "L'art de la plume" - engraved in French. The limited **1/4 Oz commemorative gold coin** in proof quality is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.