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Medal - Pitsunda

Location Abkhazia
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Diameter 40 mm
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Obverse description Central field features a gilt sculptural composition depicting the famous 'Sea' fountain of Pitsunda, with stylized arched forms and human figures in high relief. The legend 'АБХАЗИЯ' (Abkhazia) arcs along the upper border, and 'ПИЦУНДА' (Pitsunda) along the lower border. The coat of arms of Abkhazia appears in the upper right field, with a decorative beaded border encircling the entire design.
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Reverse description Central field displays the gilt coat of arms of Abkhazia — a shield bearing a horseman — in high relief against a polished mirror field. The legend 'АҦСНЫ' (Apsny, the Abkhaz name for Abkhazia) arcs along the upper border, and 'АБХАЗИЯ' (Abkhazia) along the lower border. A decorative beaded border encircles the entire design.
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