La qualité "Belle Épreuve" est la plus haute qualité numismatique devant les qualités "Brillant Universel" (BU) et "courante". Une pièce belle épreuve est une pièce obtenue au moyen de coins et de flans spécialement préparés et de conditions de frappe particulières, de sorte que les motifs de gravure ressortent avec une grande netteté et que la surface est sans défaut. Les fonds de la gravure sont extrêmement brillants, les reliefs sont matés.
Mintage
500
Millésime
2019
Valeur faciale
100€
A full series for the Asterix fansCelebration of the Gallic the most courageous' 60th anniversary The first Asterix comic was created on October 29, 1959 by writer René Goscinny and cartoonist Albert Uderzo. Over the albums, the series presen...
Asterix 1/2 Oz Gold coin Proof quality yeardate 2019
€1,440.00
Description
A full series for the Asterix fans
Celebration of the Gallic the most courageous' 60th anniversary
The first Asterix comic was created on October 29, 1959 by writer René Goscinny and cartoonist Albert Uderzo. Over the albums, the series presents the adventures of the inhabitants of the famous little village of Armorique made up of irreducible Gauls. After 36 world-famous adventures, the main hero, the favorite French Gaul, is already celebrating his 60th birthday!
Each coin of this series highlights one of the most famous characters of Asterix : Asterix himself, Obelix or Idefix. The 100€ ½ oz gold coin shows Asterix. The obverse represents the character from the creation of the comic to nowadays. The background of the coin is full of bubbles, which refers to the comic universe.
The reverse is the same for the collection. It shows Asterix getting out because of an explosion taken from a comic. The famous character seems have taken magic potion and looks like determined, ready to fight against Romans.
The Collection
After the launch of the first collection celebrating the release of the new album Asterix and the Griffin in 2021, the Monnaie de Paris continues to honour one of the emblematic figures of the French comic strip at the heart of this new innovative monetary collection.
Translating comic book characters is an interesting but perilous exercise. The transition from comic strip to volume must faithfully transcribe the clear line of Uderzo’s and Conrad‘s work. These medals are the faithful representation of a graphic line proper to the french artist, it is a tribute in three dimensions paid by the craftsmen of Monnaie de Paris to the universe of Asterix.
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Our craftman
THE ENGRAVER
Trained at the best schools, they have the years of experience behind them necessary to master all aspects of the craft. Using industrial oil-based modelling clay and working from a design executed freehand or with CAD software, they skilfully fashion a low relief model in order to enhance the engraving and the way it catches the light. They work alternately with concave and convex plaster moulds until satisfied they have achieved the best 3D rendering of the design.
THE MINTER
The first minters began to ply their trade in France when striking with a hammer appeared in the 4th century BC. Nowdays, minsters use press instead of a hammer. Their knowledge of dies, engraving and metals, and their expertise - passed seamlessly down from one generation to the next for centuries - guarantees the excellence of their work.
Superbe!