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ARRIVAL OF WASHINGTON 10 € SILVER COIN, 2021
ARRIVAL OF WASHINGTON 10 € SILVER COIN, 2021
€105.00
Code:
SCKMRAG244
Weight:
22.2000000 Kg.
In Stock:
1
Category:
Metal:
Ag / 999
Weight:
22,2 g.
Diameter:
37 mm.
Country of origin:
France
Mintage:
2 500
Recommended:
Collectibles, gifts
Included:
box, certificate
Status:
in stock
Celebrating the History of American Independence From 2020 Monnaie de Paris would trace the history of American independence through a coin collection.
The design of the coins is directly inspired by the historical products issued by the Monnaie de Paris. This subtopic is part of the Great Humanity Date, which began in 2019. the fall of the Berlin Wall, the First Step on the Moon and Day D. 2020 Monnaie de Paris began a series on the history of U.S. independence with Lafayette’s visit to Boston.
The obverse features a naked bust of George Washington, turned to the right. bust - artist's name, Duvivier Paris F. The engraving is taken from an old Monnaie de Paris minted medal, which gives the coin authenticity. At the bottom of the coin is the inscription "COMITIA AMERICANA", which means "Congress of America" in Latin. Congress to George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Defender of Freedom.
On the other side, we see Washington in the Dorchester Highlands leading four of its officers on horseback toward the city of Boston. To the right of the coin is a fort, with cannons and cannon shells lying on the ground. Washington points to British clubs fleeing the city. The inscription "HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS" at the top of the coin can be translated as "Enemies who escaped for the first time". Below we see the inscription "BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM / XVII MARTI / MDCCLXXVI", which can be translated as "Boston was captured in 1776. March 17. "