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The Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS) have announced the availability of a silver-proof commemorative coin in honor of the joint venture, “Year of the Russian Culture and the Russian Language in Italy”. The event is being marked by both the IPZS and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
Artist: Maria Angela Cassol
Obverse
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Detail of the façade of the Basilica di San Nicola, framed by massive elements of the tower; the country and the engraver's names and inscription around the frame. REPUBBLICA ITALIANA |
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Reverse
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Depicts a detail of the main portal featuring a warrior on a horse. Below and behind it is a composition from the decoration of the sides of Elias' episcopal Throne which is housed inside the Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bari. On the bottom, the issue date, the coin's value and the mintmark "R"; on top “Year of Russian Culture and Language in Italy”. ANNO DELLA CULTURA E LINGUA RUSSA |
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