10 Euros Genoa European Cultural Capital

Emisor Italy
Año 2004
Tipo Non-circulating coin
Valor 10 Euros
Moneda Euro (2002-date)
Composición Silver (.925)
Peso 22 g
Diámetro 34 mm
Grosor
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación Medal alignment ↑↑
Grabador(es) Maria Carmela Colaneri
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) KM#240
Descripción del anverso A composition made by the most important artistic and architectural elements of the the City of Genoa. In foreground, to the right a particular of the famous sculpture `Burial monument of Margaret of Luxembourg` by Giovanni Pisano, now at the Museum of Sant`Agostino. To the left architectural element of the cloister of S. Andrea, with a broken violin between columns (since Genoa is the birth city of the famous violinist Niccolò Paganini), while to the right a sail, symbol of the powerful Navy of the Old Genoa. In the background plan of the fortification elements of the Parco delle Mura. Name of the author below.
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso REPUBBLICA ITALIANA COLANERI
(Translation: Italian Republic Colaneri)
Descripción del reverso The lighthouse of Genoa, or the `Lanterna`, symbol of the city for centuries divides value and date below. Behind it a circular plan map of the port of Genoa surrounded of the twelve stars of the countries members of the European Union. On the right, the `Bigo` the giant crane developed by the architect Renzo Piano. Mint mark in center of the port, at right of the lighthouse.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso CAPITALE EUROPEA DELLA CULTURA GENOVA R 2004 10 EURO
(Translation: European Capital of Culture Genoa R 2004 10 Euro)
Canto
Casa de moneda R
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Tirada 2004 R - Brilliant Uncirculated - 20 000
2004 R - Proof - 10 500
ID de Numisquare 1584251170
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