1.5 Euro Silver Coin - 150th Anniversary Lourdes - 2008
### Lourdes - 150th Anniversary 1,5 Euro - 22,2 Gram Silver - Proof - Mintage 15,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box On the occasion of the **150th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary** and **the visit of the two popes Johannes-Paul II and Benedict XVI to Lourdes**, the **Monnaie de Paris** has issued this silver coin in proof quality. The design depicts an image of the Virgin Mary, as well as the two popes John-Paul II and Benedict XVI. The three motives are separated by a cross. Also included in the design are the dates "1858-2008" and the denomination. The reverse features the sanctuary of Notre Dame of Lourdes as well as the inscriptions "LOURDES" and "150e ANNIVERSAIRE". The **limited commemorative silver coin**[](https://www.emk.com/en-us/euro/silver-coins/) is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.