10 Lei 2013 - The history of gold – the Four Gospels of Hurezi Monastery


Added by Adrian Dimitriu
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General Description The history of gold – the Four Gospels of Hurezi Monastery
Issue date: 16/12/2013
Obv. Description A fragment of the Resurrection of Christ icon presenting the Descent into Hell, as depicted on the gold covers of the Four Gospels of Hurezi Monastery; the face value “10 LEI”; “ROMANIA” inscribed in an arc; the coat of arms of Romania and the year of issue “2013”
Rev. Description The portrait and name of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu; the main church; the kiosk and the chapel of Hurezi Monastery; the Four Gospels donated to the monastery by the prince, and „TETRAEVANGHELIARUL DE LA HUREZI” inscribed in an arc
Mintage Proof 500
Diameter 13.92 mm
Weight 1.2240 g
Material Gold 0.999
Mint Romania - Bucharest
Edge Type reeded
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