France 2017 Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin, the French artist and sculptor known for his
iconic 19th-century work The Thinker, died 100 years ago in 1917. Now he’s making a claim to
21st-century fame by being honored on a series of coins from the Monnaie de Paris – including a 2017 French 2 Euro bimetallic circulating commemorative coin. While Rodin, born on November 12, 1840 in Paris, France, is
widely noted by art critics as a forefather of modern sculptural arts, he was
formally trained in traditional sculpture. Rodin’s art captures an array of
themes, including mythology and human realism, and he was skilled in using clay
to create complex, deeply detailed forms. Though widely revered today, Rodin’s
art was often panned by many of his contemporaries. Rodin lived to see his work
earn acclaim, especially by government officials and individuals in the art
community.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass
clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 10'000'000 pcs
Country of origin - Portugal
Year of release - 2017
