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
2000
Millésime
2023
Valeur faciale
5€
In 2023,
Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to Gustave Eiffel on the centenary of his death
through a collection of coins and medals highlighting the man and his life's
work. Famous French engineer and entrepreneur specialized in the construction
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Eiffel - Centenary of his death 5€ Gold Coin 1/2g Proof quality yeardate 2023
€85.00
Description
In 2023,
Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to Gustave Eiffel on the centenary of his death
through a collection of coins and medals highlighting the man and his life's
work. Famous French engineer and entrepreneur specialized in the construction
of metal structures, Gustave Eiffel has shaped the landscapes of France and the
world with his iconic works.
Monnaie de
Paris is proud to commemorate this great Man with a collection that links him
for posterity to his favourite material.
The obverse
of the coin features a portrait of Gustave Eiffel posing in front of an arch of
the tower that bears his name. The portrait has been drawn in such a way that
the features of the face, the hair and the clothes of the man are made of
rivets, as if Gustave Eiffel was one with the metal structures that he imagined
throughout his life.
The reverse
of the coin features representations of some of the architect's major works. At
its centre, the Eiffel Tower seen from above divides the design into several
zones. In the space to the left, the Statue of Liberty reveals its skeleton.
Above the top of the tower, one can see the Garabit viaduct. On the right is
the plan of the aeroplane designed by Gustave Eiffel, the LE. Finally, below
the tower is the Maria Pia de Porto bridge, which straddles the face value.
The Collection
In 2023, to mark the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death, Monnaie de Paris pay tribute to him through a collection of coins highlighting the man and his work.
The idea of mixing metal rivets with the portrait of Gustave Eiffel came from the heart of his iconic work, the Eiffel Tower itself. The riveted metal structure, essential to the Tower's structure, symbolises the solidity, strength and ingenuity of his work. In this way, I wanted to represent the profound link between the man and his work. This collection is imbued with respect and admiration for the ingenuity of this exceptional man, who elevated architecture to an art form.
Engraver word
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.
