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2017 France 10 Euro Silver Dejeuner Sur L'Herbe Proof
Second "Masterpiece" in the Series Pays Tribute to Manet's famous Le Dejeuner Sur L'Herbe Painting!
A trip to the iconic Orsay Museum in Paris is one of the most amazing encounters one can ever experience. Dramatic, original paintings by the masters are on display, along with numerous other popular treasures of art. Now you can own a piece of "coined" art and bring the museum home in this second-coin-of-the-series, Masterpieces of the Museums proof that highlights Edouard Manet's painting, "Le dejeuner sur l'herbe" (Luncheon on the Grass). Originally titled "Le Bain" (The Bath) it is one of THE classic paintings of the 19th century, now depicted in pure silver!
SECOND IN THE MASTERPIECES SERIES - This 2017 France 10 Euro Silver Masterpieces of the Museums – DeJeuner Sur L'Herbe Proof is the second in the series of silver proofs to be released by the Monnaie de Paris Mint. Lucky for us, we're an authorized distributor who can now offer it to avid coin collectors and art connessiers in the U.S.! This compelling coin captures an image from the famous painting by Edouard Manet. Once criticized by his contemporaries, the painting was originally regarded as shocking. Manet took artistic liberty by painting a nude woman and another scantily-dressed, having a picnic with two fully dressed men! Today, it is considered one of the greatest paintings of Manet. Impeccable details with a scene of a countryside lunch come to life on the obverse, while the reverse depicts many French museums: the Musee d Orsay, the Louvre, the Hotel Sale, the Hotel Biron, the Rodin Museum and the Centre Pompidou. The obverse has the words, CHEFS D'OEUVRE DES MUSEES which identify the new series, along with the title, artist and year: LE DEJEUNER SUR L'HERBE Edouard Manet, 2017.
GORGEOUS, GLEAMING PROOF FINISH - Struck in 90% pure silver, this proof weighing 22.2 grams was manufactured using polished dies and hand selected silver planchets to give a pristine, mirror effect and phenomenal details. Its proof finish lends some of the sharpest reliefs and lustrous fields our buyer has ever seen! Grab this coin "masterpiece" today!
LEGAL TENDER OF FRANCE – More than just a commemorative proof, this coin is also legal tender of 10 Euros for France.
EXCELLENT EXTRAS - Your proof will arrive sonically-sealed in the original Monnaie de Paris Mint packaging for protection along with an official certificate of authenticity.
VERY LIMITED MINTAGE – And we thought the painting in Paris was a famous work, this mintage of only 5,000 is sure to fly out the door with both coin collectors and art lovers pounding at the door. Order today and grab this proof perfection, today!
With only 5,000 of these fine proofs, they'll most likely sell out. Once you see the detail and hold this fine piece in your hand, you'll probably wish you had two! Hurry to place your order for this second in the series of masterpiece paintings on coin! Millions of collectors as well as art lovers will be buying these up and we wouldn't want you to be disappointed if it is sold out. Place your order today!
Availability | Out of Stock |
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Year of Issue | 2017 |
Country | France |
Composition | Silver |
Purity | 0.9000 |
Condition | Proof |
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Denomination | 10.00 |
Currency Type | Euro |
Coin Weight | 22.2 Grams - g |