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  • 10 Rupees 2015, Seychelles, Most Famous Masterpieces of the World, Sistine Madonna by Raphael
  • 10 Rupees 2015, Seychelles, Most Famous Masterpieces of the World, Sistine Madonna by Raphael
Description

This captivating coin series showcases the stunning beauty of the world's most famous masterpieces.

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Seychelles, country name above, denomination and date below.

The coat of arms of the Republic of Seychelles shows a shield, in which a giant tortoise is located on grounds. On the ground there is a coco de mer palm tree. Behind it there is a sea with two islands and a sail ship to be seen. The shield is enthroned by a helmet, on which a white-tailed tropicbird is located above waves. The shield is supported by two white sailfish. Beneath the shield the motto of Seychelles is stated: "Finis Coronat Opus" (Latin for "The End Crowns the Work").

REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES
FINIS·CORONAT·OPVS
10 RUPEES
2015

Reverse

Depicts the painting "Sistine Madonna" shows the Madonna holding the Christ Child, flanked by Saint Sixtus and Saint Barbara, standing on clouds with numerous obscured putti in the background, and two distinctive winged putti resting on their elbows beneath her.

Also known as the Madonna di San Sisto, this oil painting by Italian artist Raphael was commissioned in 1512 by Pope Julius II for the church of San Sisto in Piacenza and was likely completed around 1513–1514. It is one of Raphael's last Madonna paintings, praised by Giorgio Vasari as "a truly rare and extraordinary work."

In 1754, the painting was moved to Dresden, where it greatly influenced German and Russian art. After World War II, it was relocated to Moscow for a decade before being returned to Germany.

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Brass Plated Silver
Weight 50 g
Diameter -
Width 58.5 mm
Height 80 mm
Thickness -
Shape rectangular
Alignment Medal

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