Cameroon 500 francs Unequal Couple Lucas Cranach Masterpie silver coin 2017

The Cameroon 500 Francs “Unequal Couple” proof silver coin, issued in 2017, is a striking numismatic tribute to a famous Renaissance masterpiece by Lucas Cranach the Elder. This coin reflects the moral allegory and subtle irony characteristic of Cranach’s art, exploring themes of age, desire, and human relationships that were central to early 16th-century European painting.

The reverse features a finely colored reproduction of Unequal Couple. The composition shows an elderly man wearing a dark hat and cloak, leaning closely toward a young woman with pale skin, delicate features, and reddish hair braided and adorned with a headband. Their hands are intertwined, emphasizing intimacy and imbalance, while the contrasting expressions—his sly smile and her calm, distant gaze—add narrative tension. Rich red garments, detailed fabric folds, jewelry, and skin tones are rendered with precision against a dark background. The artist’s name “LUCAS CRANACH” appears along the lower edge, clearly identifying the source of inspiration.

The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Cameroon with a shield featuring scales of justice, a sword, and a star. Surrounding inscriptions include “République du Cameroun,” the motto “Paix – Travail – Patrie,” the year 2017, and the denomination 500 Francs CFA, all executed in elegant proof finish.

Struck in proof silver, this coin is an exceptional choice for collectors of Renaissance art, moral allegory, and world silver coins inspired by classical masterpieces.

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