10 Euro Silver Coin - Masterpieces of Museums - Marie Antoinette with a Rose - 2023
### Marie Antoinette with a Rose - Masterpieces of Museums Heroines in painting 10 Euro - 22,2 Gram Silver - Proof - Rectangular Coin in Color - Mintage only 3,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The Monnaie de Paris dedicates the series **Masterpieces of Museums** to the great works of art that are exhibited or have been created in **France**. The 2023 issues of the series are released under the theme "**Heroines in painting**". This rectangular commemorative coin struck from 22,2 gram of silver has been issued in honor of the eminent French painter Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) and her work "**Marie Antoinette with a Rose**". The world-famous painting was created in 1783 and depicts the then Queen of France and Navarre, Marie Antoinette, with a rose. The painting is exhibited in the Petit Trianon, the Queen's estate in the Palace of Versailles, and is the most famous painting of Marie Antoinette. The motive of the **10 Euro silver coin** depicts a detailed image of the painting in color as well as the building of the Petit Trianon and the original title of the painting "Marie-Antoinette à la Rose". The name of the artist, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, and the year of issue, 2023, are also part of the design. The reverse of the coin features different views of French museums, as well as the inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" and the denomination "10 EURO". Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun was a French painter of the 18th century. She was known for her portraits of nobles and members of the French royal family. As one of the most successful artists of her time, she was accepted as a member of the Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1783. The **limited silver proof coin** is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.