2023 1/4 oz Proof Gold 50 Masterpieces of Museums (Delacroix) SKU#271679

Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. Limited mintage of only 1,000 coins. Contains 0.25 oz of. Comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity from the Monnaie de Paris.

Obverse: Depicts one of Eugene Delacroix's most famous works, Liberty Guiding the People, achieved in 1830. A woman holding up the French flag is represented through engraving. The chef d'oeuvre des musées stamp that defines this series has been added at the top right.

The painting is exhibited at the Louvre Museum, which is represented as a part of the drawing and appears in the framework. The masterpiece and the artist names as well as the 2023 year-date complete the decoration. Reverse: The reverse is common to the series.

It depicts several views of many major French museums. An interior view of the Musée d'Orsay on the top left is recognizable by its distinctive clock. Beside that is a view of the façade of the Louvre as seen from the Napoleon courtyard where the pyramid is located. Below these two elements, a fresco shows the Hôtel Salé, which houses the Picasso Museum. The lower portion of the reverse side features a view of the façade of Hôtel Biron, the current Rodin Museum, and above, the famous Centre Pompidou stairway.

The face value and the words "République Française" are also inscribed on the reverse side. Certified by the Monnaie de Paris. Protect your product from fingerprints by adding these cotton gloves. This Gold Proof coin would be a great addition to any collection or an ideal gift for an art enthusiast.

Liberty Guiding the People This piece was painted in the year 1830, the same year that Charles X decided to revoke the gains of the revolution by abolishing the freedom of the press in France. This law brought on the provocation of an uprising of the people that lasted three days, called the 3 Glorieuses. The artist painted a woman holding up the French flag in the light and guiding the people as a tribute to this revolution.

Today this work is kept and available for viewing in the Louvre Museum. Monnaie de Paris Founded in 1864, not only is Monnaie de Paris. France's longest standing institution, but it is also the oldest enterprise in the world. Today, the mint strikes circulation coins for France, as well as beautiful Gold. Commemorative coin programs that are each intricately designed works of art.

The mint is also home to a museum. That hosts exhibitions, tours and workshops, as well as the Guy Savoy Restaurant. This is not a photo of the actual item. 1,359 Item as described.

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