20 Vatu Charlemagne

Reverse

Bust of Charlemagne in front of fleur de lis.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2022 1275th ANNIVERSARY
CHARLEMAGNE
ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER 999

Edge

Reeded

Comment

According to Wikipedia:
The Bust of Charlemagne (Karlsbüste) is a reliquary from around 1350 which contains the top part of Charlemagne's skull. The reliquary is part of the treasure kept in the Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Made in the Mosan region (the valley of the River Meuse), long a centre of high-quality metalwork, the bust is a masterpiece both of late Gothic metalwork and of figural sculpture.

The Bust of Charlemagne, as a masterpiece of Mosan goldwork, initiated a height of silver-gilt naturalistic reliquary busts.


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Interesting fact

The 20 Vatu (Charlemagne) 2022 coin from Vanuatu is a non-circulating coin made of silver (.999) and weighs 31.1 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, who was a powerful king and emperor in Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries. He played a significant role in the history of Europe and is still remembered today for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin's design serves as a tribute to his legacy and highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of Europe.