50 Euro Silver Coin - Coronation of Napoleon - 2021
### Coronation of Napoleon 50 Euro - 5 Oz Silver - Proof - Mintage only 250 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box **France** has issued this **50 euro coin** to commemorate the **200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon I** in 2021. The motive depicts the coronation of Emperor Napoleon I, who put his crown on himself against existing tradition, and his first wife, Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais. The coronation took place on December 2nd, 1804 in the presence of Pope Pius VII. This depiction of the symbolic coronation ceremony in Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is a painting by artist Jacques-Louis David, on display in the Louvre. The reverse shows the Louvre pyramid and the museum building as well as the denomination "50 EURO". The **limited commemorative coin** in proof quality is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.