The Sower by John Mercanti, Lady Liberty by Joaquin Jimenez
500€ Gold coin - Proof Quality Yeardate 2024
€18,600.00
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Diameter
50 mm
Weight
155.5 g
Qualité
Proof
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
50
Millésime
2024
Valeur faciale
500€
In the
exciting world of numismatics, few names inspire as much admiration and
excitement as those of John Mercanti and Joaquin Jimenez. The result of their
collaboration on a single coin marks the start of a collection that perfectly
embodies the...
The Sower by John Mercanti, Lady Liberty by Joaquin Jimenez 500€ Gold coin Proof Quality Yeardate 2024
€18,600.00
Description
In the
exciting world of numismatics, few names inspire as much admiration and
excitement as those of John Mercanti and Joaquin Jimenez. The result of their
collaboration on a single coin marks the start of a collection that perfectly
embodies the longstanding Franco-American friendship. This three-year
collection will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
This
encounter between two general engravers in a joint project will highlight
national symbols. Each engraver interprets the symbols of his counterpart’s
country. The series begins in 2024 with the Sower by John Mercanti and Lady
Liberty by Joaquin Jimenez.
The Collection
In the world of numismatics, few names inspire as much admiration and enthusiasm as those of John Mercanti and Joaquin Jimenez. The fruit of their collaboration on a single coin is the start of a collection that perfectly embodies the longstanding Franco-American friendship. This three-year collection will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 in style.
Working with an illustrious colleague is always an interesting challenge. We each have our own graphic universe, our and on this type of collection, these two different artistic visions interact with their own cultural identities and artistic complexities. identities and artistic complexities. I think the meeting between John and Jo was a real spark.
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.
