France 2 Euro 2017 Auguste Rodin Proof
Additional Information
SKU | FR17-2EURO5 |
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Theme | Auguste Rodin |
Worth | 2 euro |
Metal | Koper-nikkel-messing |
Country | France |
Quality | PROOF |
Circulation | 10.000 |
Year | 2017 |
Weight | 8,5 gram |
Diameter | 25,75 |
Category | Special 2 euro coins |
Product Description
Auguste Rodin was a renowned French artist. He was born in 1840 and passed away in 1917. He was one of the most important artists of realism. Well-known works by him are æThe Kiss, æThe DevilÆs Gate and æThe ThinkerÆ. The year 2017 is the 100th anniversary of the death of Rodin. To commemorate this France has issued a special 2 Euro coin. On the left side of the coin is an image of his best-known work The Thinker. On the right side of the coin is an image of Auguste Rodin with his characteristic beard. At the top of the coin are the letters RF (Republique Française - Republic of France) along with the French mint signs. At the bottom right of the coin you will see his name A. Rodin as well as the years 1917 and 2017. The Quality of this special coin is Proof. A proof coin cannot be compared to a coin in the quality UNC or BU. The coin is packaged very beautiful box and is included with a certificate.