INTERVENTION OF THE SABINE WOMEN David Silver Coin 10000 Francs Chad 2024

The reverse of this Silver coin shows the painting "The Intervention of the Sabine Women", painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1799. The painting is based on the legendary episode of the Sabine women, a tale that dates back to the early days of Rome. After founding Rome, Romulus faced a shortage of women and orchestrated their abduction from the neighboring Sabines during a festival. Though taken by force, the women eventually became wives and mothers within Roman society. When the Sabine men returned to reclaim them, the women bravely intervened on the battlefield, placing themselves between their husbands and fathers to stop the bloodshed. This powerful narrative unfolds across both the reverse and the obverse of the coin. On the obverse, also the Coat of Arms of Chad and the inscriptions: "Republique Du Tchad" – the issuing country, "2024" – the year of issue, and "10000 Francs CFA" – the face value.