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
10000
Millésime
2017
Valeur faciale
20€
Gold and silver euros20€ coin in proof qualitySilver 900/1000A French symbol magnified by amodern and graphical treatmentAfter the Sower, Hercule and the Rooster, Monnaie de Paris paystribute since 2017 to a major symbol of the French Republic : M...
A French symbol magnified by amodern and graphical treatment
After the Sower, Hercule and the Rooster, Monnaie de Paris paystribute since 2017 to a major symbol of the French Republic : Marianne.
Marianne is a symbol of the French Republic, an allegory of freedom. She is wearing a Phrygian cap, acockade and is accompanied by flyingbirds.
The reverse of the 20€ silver coin shows the face value surrounded by two branches(oak and laurel) that evoke the Euro symbol. The entire reverse motive isframed in a hexagonal design representing the shape of France.
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.
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