10 Euros Midas
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
This collector's currency represents Midas, king of Phrygia. Honored with the gift of changing everything he touches in pure gold thanks to the god Dionysos, Midas suffered very quickly from a power which had to make it infinitely rich. Unable to eat or quench his thirst, he sought the comfort of his daughter's arms who changed into a golden statue. He therefore implored Dionysos to remove this gift from him, and due to legend washing in the river Cork to be able to get rid of this curse. This currency presents a selective gilding with a fine gold echoing the myth.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2023
MIDAS
RF
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Midas coin's design is inspired by the mythological story of King Midas, who was granted a wish by Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility, to have everything he touched turn to gold. The coin's design features an image of King Midas, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches, and the inscription "Midas" in bold letters. The coin's reverse side features the French national emblem, a stylized image of a Gallic rooster, surrounded by the words "République Française" and the coin's denomination, "10 Euros". The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of French culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Midas) 2023 coin.
