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10 Euros Italy of Arts - Riace, Calabria
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 22 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bearded head with raised helm, facing right: detail of the “B statue” (bronze, 5th century b.C.), found in 1972 in the sea of Riace Marina, displayed at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Reggio Calabria.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA DELLE ARTI
R
10
EURO
2015
RIACE
Engraver: Maria Angela Cassol
Edge
Interruptedly coarsely reeded.
Comment
Discovered on the 16th August 1972 eight meters underwater and some 200 metres off the coast of Riace Marina, a municipality of Reggio Calabria, the Riace Bronzes are among the most representative icons of ancient Greek art. According to recent historic-archaeological researches, the two superb statues date back to the 5th century B.C. and they are now conserved at the National Archeological Museum of Reggio Calabria.Interesting fact
The Italy of Arts - Riace, Calabria coin is part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by Italy to celebrate its rich cultural heritage. The coin features a depiction of the famous Riace bronzes, a pair of ancient Greek statues discovered in the 1970s off the coast of Calabria. The statues are considered some of the finest examples of ancient Greek art and are now housed in the National Museum of Reggio Calabria. The coin's design highlights the importance of preserving and celebrating Italy's cultural treasures.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 R | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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