Product Description

BEETHOVEN – 2020 3 oz Pure Silver High Relief Antiqued Coin with Genuine Diamond – Cameroon – Limited Mintage of 200

On the occasion of the 250th birth anniversary of Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827), Art Mint is honored to present this beautiful coin displaying a real life likeness of this remarkable composer. In the process of creating this coin, Artmint collaborated with the Italian artist Sandra Deiana who sculpted a plaster model using as reference the famous Beethoven’s Life mask produced by the austrian artist Franz Klein (1779-1840). The mask is considered the only life like reproduction of Beethoven since photography was not invented yet.
The obverse side of the coin reproduces the first measures of the world famous 5th symphony, each note and musical symbol elegantly carved. On the reverse we find a replica of Beethoven’s signature, the date of his life period and a genuine diamond giving this memorabilia the prestige it deserves.
The coin has 3D ultra high relief with a nice touch of antique finish. It comes in an elegant box, together with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Beethoven’s Life Mask (Franz Klein 1779-1840):
In order to create a sculpture of Beethoven (1770-1827) Austrian sculptor Franz Klein got approval to cast a negative of his face and obtained a life mask that way.
Creating the mask involved spreading fluid plaster on the face; the first attempt failed, as Beethoven thought he might suffocate. The second attempt was successful. H. C. Robbins Landon has written that this life mask is “without any question, the most important documentary evidence of Beethoven’s features.” From the life mask, Klein made a bust of Beethoven; the eyes, hair and clothes were added by the sculptor. This mask is considered the only life like reproduction of Beethoven.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Genuine DIAMOND insert
• Ultra high relief 3D
• Beethoven’s real face model (see description)
• Hand made Antique Finish
• Serial number engraved
• Fine silver 999. 
• Extremely low mintage!

SPECIFICATIONS OF COIN

Metal: 999 Fine Silver
Finish: Antique
Diameter: 50 mm
Features: Rimless coin :: Serial number :: Handmade Antique Finish :: Featuring genuine Diamond
Denomination: 3000 Francs CFA
Year of Issue: 2020
Mintage: 200
Weight: 3 oz