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
2025
Valeur faciale
50€
The Sower is the emblematic coin series of Monnaie de Paris. Focused on historical and numismatic events, it has commemorated since 2014 the history of the currency itself. After two years spent commemorating the anniversary of the introduction of...
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The Sower - Myths and Wealth 50€ 1/4oz gold coin - El Dorado Proof Quality Yeardate 2025
€1,155.00
Description
The Sower is the emblematic coin series of Monnaie de Paris. Focused on historical and numismatic events, it has commemorated since 2014 the history of the currency itself. After two years spent commemorating the anniversary of the introduction of the euro in France, the Sower is renewed and takes a leap in time.
In the 16th century, fascinated by tales of a king covered in gold offering treasures to a sacred lake, the Spanish conquistadors embarked on a frantic quest to find the trail of El Dorado, the Golden Man. Francisco Pizarro's expedition in 1532 led to the capture of Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, and the hope of a fabulous treasure. But the city of El Dorado remained elusive, forever nourishing the myth of elusive wealth hidden deep in the jungle.
The obverse of this coin features an original composition by Engraver General Joaquin Jiménez. The two portraits facing each other represent a Spanish conquistador and Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor. In the center, a gilded Inca idol “EL DORADO”, above the mythical lake where an Inca lord covered in gold dust is said to have offered the lake significant assets to appease the divinity in the water.
The reverse features a modernized adaptation of the sower by engraver Louis-Oscar Roty, revealing a heraldic version of the French flag on the drape of her dress. The letters “RF” for “French Republic” are also encircled by an interlace of hexagons reminiscent 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.
