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10 Hryven Genoese Fortress in Sudak
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 33.63 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 10 Hryven 10 UAH = USD 0.24 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 33.63 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#80865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
There is depicted the fortress against whose background (beneath) there is an inscription: 14th-15th centuries, separated by between a heraldic plate the coat of arms of Genoase doge, the Genoese Republic and the Consulate) which decorate one of the fortress towers. On the left of the fortress there is depicted a merchant ship and circular inscriptions: СУДАК (Sudak) -above, left) and ГЕНУЕЗЬКА ФОРТЕЦЯ (Genoese Fortress) - below.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СУДАК
XIV XV
ГЕНУЕЗЬКА ФОРТЕЦЯ
Engraver: Volodymyr Atamanchuk
Designer: Larysa Koren
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin is dedicated to the Genoese Fortress, a distinguished medieval fortification work of 14th-15th centuries located in Sudak, the former capital of Soldaia Consulate of the Genoese Republic in the Crimea. The fortress majestic ramparts and towers had been under construction for about 100 years and now belong to the most interesting monuments of the world architectureInteresting fact
The Genoese Fortress in Sudak, depicted on the 10 Hryven coin, was built in the 14th century by the Genoese Republic, a powerful maritime republic in Europe, as a fortress to protect their trade interests in the region. The fortress has a rich history, having been occupied by various empires and powers throughout the centuries, including the Ottoman Empire, the Russian Empire, and the Soviet Union. Today, it serves as a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Ukraine's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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