Italy 10 Euro 2017

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10 Euro 2017, KM# 408, Italy, Italy of Arts, Matera - Basilicata

Obverse. Photo © Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)

Description

Matera is a city in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy.

As the capital of the province of Matera, its original settlement lies in two canyons carved by the Gravina River. This area, the Sassi di Matera, is a complex of cave dwellings carved into the ancient river canyon. Over the course of its history, Matera has been occupied by Romans, Longobards, Byzantines, Saracens, Swabians, Angevins, Aragonese, and Bourbons. Known as la città sotterranea ("the underground city"), the Sassi and the park of the Rupestrian Churches were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.

Artist: Maria Angela Cassol

Obverse	Temple (church, mosque, synagogue, pagoda etc.) Church Depicts the Church of Santa Maria de Idris. The country name above, the engraver's name on the right. The Church of Santa Maria De Idris is located in the upper part of the rocky spur of Montirone, near San Pietro Caveoso. The location is beautiful and offers a unique view of the city and the Gravina. The church of Santa Maria de Idris dates back to the fifteenth and fifteenth century and is part of a rock complex that also includes the oldest crypt, dedicated to San Giovanni in Monterrone. This crypt is important for the frescoes it preserves, ranging from the 12th to the 17th centuries. The two churches are communicating. REPUBBLICA ITALIANA CASSOL
Reverse	Art (sculpture, painting etc.) Fresco Depicts a detail from a fresco in the rock-church of Santa Lucia alle Malve. The mintmark (R), the value and the date on the left. The arch-shaped inscription “Italy of Arts” above. ITALIA DELLE ARTI R 2017 10 EURO MATERA
Edge	Reeded (milled)

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Italy of Arts
Matera - Basilicata

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KM# 408

Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material	Silver
Fineness	0.925
Weight	22 g
Diameter	34 mm
Thickness	-
Shape	round
Alignment	Medal
Mint	Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)