10 Euros Genoa European Cultural Capital

Uitgever Italy
Jaar 2004
Type Non-circulating coin
Waarde 10 Euros
Valuta Euro (2002-date)
Samenstelling Silver (.925)
Gewicht 22 g
Diameter 34 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round
Techniek Milled
Oriëntatie Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s) Maria Carmela Colaneri
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) KM#240
Beschrijving voorzijde 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.
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde REPUBBLICA ITALIANA COLANERI
(Translation: Italian Republic Colaneri)
Beschrijving keerzijde 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.
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde CAPITALE EUROPEA DELLA CULTURA GENOVA R 2004 10 EURO
(Translation: European Capital of Culture Genoa R 2004 10 Euro)
Rand
Muntplaats R
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Oplage 2004 R - Brilliant Uncirculated - 20 000
2004 R - Proof - 10 500
Numisquare-ID 1584251170
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