10 Euro Silver Coin - Characters of French Literature - Rastignac - 2014
### Characters of French Literature - Rastignac 10 Euro - 22,2 Gram Silver - Proof - Mintage only 5,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box With the Series **Characters of French Literature**, the **Monnaie de Paris** celebrates famous figures of French literary history. The silver coin in proof quality is dedicated to **Eugène de Rastignac**, one of the central characters in the novel cycle "La Comédie humaine" by the French writer Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850). The motive depicts the famous scene from the novel in which Rastignac stands on a hill in the Père-Lachaise cemetery, looks out over Paris from there and challenges society to a duel. In this scene, he utters his famous proclamation "À nous deux, maintenant!" (Eng.: It is now between you and me!). The same statement, along with a portrait of Balzac, is also on the reverse of the coin. The denomination and year of issue are also included in the design. The limited commemorative silver coin **Characters of French Literature - Rastignac** is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.