100 Euros Midas
2023 year| Gold (.999) | 15.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 100 Euros 100 EUR = USD 110 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Midas at left, facing right toward bust of his daughter, holding gold apple. Date above.
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
Unabridged legend: République Française
Translation: French Republic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Reverse design represents the myth of 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.
Interesting fact
The Midas 100 Euro coin from France, made of gold (.999) and weighing 15.5g, has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, giving it a striking appearance that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Euros (Midas) 2023 coin.
