5 Tolarjev Bishop Abraham - Freising Manuscripts

Đơn vị phát hành Slovenia
Năm 1994
Loại Commemorative circulation coin
Mệnh giá 5 Tolarjev (5 SIT)
Tiền tệ Tolar (1991-2006)
Chất liệu Nickel brass (78% Copper, 20% Zinc, 2% Nickel)
Trọng lượng 6.4 g
Đường kính 26 mm
Độ dày 1.7 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Medal alignment ↑↑
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến 14 January 2007
Tài liệu tham khảo KM#16, Čop#350.05
Mô tả mặt trước Value and date
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước PET TOLARJEV 5 REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA 1994
Mô tả mặt sau Quill Ancient Slavic writing
Chữ viết mặt sau Glagolitic, Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau GLAGOLITE PO NAZ BRIŽINSKI SPOMENIKI ŠKOF ABRAHAM 994 - 1994
Cạnh 170 reeds.
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 1994 - - 200 000
ID Numisquare 4133555230
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: Issued in 1994, this 5 Tolarjev coin commemorates a cornerstone of Slovenian identity shortly after its 1991 independence. It celebrates Bishop Abraham of Freising (active 957-993) and the Freising Manuscripts (Brižinski spomeniki), the oldest surviving texts in Slovene and the earliest Slavic writings in Latin script from the late 10th century. This issue underscores Slovenia's profound linguistic and cultural heritage, asserting its distinct historical narrative as a newly independent nation.

Artistry: The coin's design exemplifies modern commemorative numismatics, merging historical representation with clear artistry. The obverse presents a dignified portrait of Bishop Abraham, rendered illustratively. The reverse visually interprets the Freising Manuscripts, depicting open pages with distinct lettering, symbolizing the genesis of written Slovene. This stylistic approach ensures immediate recognition and celebration of the nation's linguistic foundation, common for significant cultural heritage themes.

Technical/Grading: Struck in nickel brass (78% Copper, 20% Zinc, 2% Nickel), weighing 6.4 grams and 26 mm, this coin demonstrates modern minting precision. For grading, crucial high-points include Bishop Abraham's hair, brow, and cheekbones, and the intricate details of the manuscript text on the reverse. Well-struck examples exhibit crisp lines, full design separation, and clean fields. Strike weakness typically manifests in finer script details or the highest relief points of the portrait.

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