10 000 Francs Three Graces

2022 year


Silver (.999)	1000 g	100 mm

Description

Issuer	Cameroon › Cameroon (1960-date)
Period	Republic (1960-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2022
Value	10 000 Francs CFA 10 000 XAF = USD 17
Currency	CFA franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	1000 g
Diameter	100 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#334199
Rarity index	100%

Reverse

The Three Graces standing naked surrounded by flowers.

Script: Latin

Lettering: The Three Graces

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Three Graces known as the Charites in Greek mythology, goddesses of charm, beauty and creativity.
In Roman mythology, they were known as the Gratiae (Graces).
Thus, according to the most common opinion, the Graces were the daughters of Bacchus (the god of drunkenness) and Venus (the goddess of love and seduction). Poets describe them as a ternary group, indissociable and therefore easily recognizable. Their names are Thalie (the verdant), Euphrosyne (the joy of the soul) and Aglaé (the brilliant). Believed to be Venus' companions, they were said to bestow good morals on human beings, such as equality of temperament, good grace (hence their name), eloquence, wisdom and gratitude. Most often, they were depicted young and naked (or with light fabrics). (Source : www.wikipedia.org) Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Les Trois Grâces connues comme étant les Charites dans la mythologie grecque, déesses du charme, de la beauté et de la créativité.
Dans la mythologie romaine, elles étaient connues comme les Gratiae (Grâces).
Ainsi, les Grâces seraient, selon l'opinion la plus commune, les filles de Bacchus (le dieu de l’ivresse) et de Vénus (la déesse de l’amour et de la séduction). Les poètes les décrivent comme un groupe ternaire, indissociable, donc très facilement reconnaissable. Elles porteraient les noms de Thalie (la verdoyante), Euphrosyne (la joie de l’âme), et Aglaé (la brillante). Selon la croyance, elles seraient les compagnes de Vénus, et dispenseraient aux êtres humains de bonnes mœurs comme : l’égalité d’humeur, la bonne grâce (d’où leur nom), l’éloquence, la sagesse, et la reconnaissance. Le plus souvent, on les représentait jeunes et nues (ou avec de légères étoffes). (Source : www.wikipedia.org)

Interesting fact

The 10,000 Francs (Three Graces) 2022 coin from Cameroon is a unique piece, as it features three graces on one side and the Cameroonian coat of arms on the other. The three graces are believed to represent the three main regions of Cameroon: the northern region, the southern region, and the western region. This coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 1000 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in African culture.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2022	99	-	-	-	-	-	-

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