10 Euros Genoa European Cultural Capital

Émetteur Italy
Année 2004
Type Non-circulating coin
Valeur 10 Euros
Devise Euro (2002-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Poids 22 g
Diamètre 34 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s) Maria Carmela Colaneri
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) KM#240
Description de l’avers 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.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers REPUBBLICA ITALIANA COLANERI
(Translation: Italian Republic Colaneri)
Description du revers 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.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers CAPITALE EUROPEA DELLA CULTURA GENOVA R 2004 10 EURO
(Translation: European Capital of Culture Genoa R 2004 10 Euro)
Tranche
Atelier R
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Tirage 2004 R - Brilliant Uncirculated - 20 000
2004 R - Proof - 10 500
ID Numisquare 1584251170
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