Catalogue
| Émetteur | Chad |
|---|---|
| Année | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Valeur | 10 000 Francs CFA |
| Devise | CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) plated zinc (77.75 (2.5 oz) Ag - 750 (24.11 oz) Zn - 120 (3.85 oz) Cu) |
| Poids | 947.31 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Square |
| Technique | Colored, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | KM#396 |
| Description de l’avers | Van Gogh`s art style grapes as background. Coat of Arms of Chad |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
10000 Francs CFA 2024 Republique du Tchad The Red Vineyards near Arles is an oil painting by the Dutch Painter Vincent Van Gogh exccutrd on a privately friend Taile de 30 piece of burlap in early November 1888. It depicts workers in a vineyard, and it is the only painting known by name that Van Gogh sold in his lifetime. (Translation: Republic of Chad) |
| Description du revers | Colored Van Gogh`s world masterpiece: `The Red Vineyard` |
| Écriture du revers | |
| Légende du revers | |
| Tranche | Smooth |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
2024 - Antiqued - 399 |
| ID Numisquare | 2373267520 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: Issued by Chad in 2024, this 10 000 Francs CFA coin exemplifies a modern numismatic trend: commemorating global cultural icons. Chad, a CFA franc zone member, leverages its issuing authority for the international collector market. This piece, celebrating Vincent van Gogh's "The Red Vineyard," serves as a cultural ambassador, underscoring art's universal appeal and positioning the issuer within a globalized numismatic landscape focused on artistic appreciation and collectible value, distinct from circulating currency.
Artistry: The coin's design directly translates Vincent van Gogh's iconic 1888 Post-Impressionist masterpiece, "The Red Vineyard." While the original's vibrant palette is key, the coin's artistry lies in rendering the painting's dynamic composition and distinctive brushwork in relief. The design captures Van Gogh's style, emphasizing textured fields, solitary figures, and dramatic sky, transforming a two-dimensional painting into a numismatic sculpture. The absence of a specific engraver suggests a collaborative effort by the mint's design team to faithfully reproduce the artwork.
Technical/Grading: This substantial piece, weighing 947.31 grams, is crafted from silver (.999) plated zinc with copper, an unusual composition for a large commemorative. Grading would critically assess the integrity and uniformity of the silver plating, ensuring no lifting or discoloration. High-points for detail include the intricate rendering of vineyard rows, figure definition, and the texture of the setting sun