X-Ray – Vitruvian Man Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color application. Proof. Mintage: 999. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the Vitruvian Man as we know him from a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci; in the background […]
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By the Italian Mint …… On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the State General Accounting Office, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued a 5 euro commemorative coin struck by the State Printing Office and Mint. The coin presents an occasion to celebrate and remember an important institution of […]
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The Monnaie de Paris has released their 2019-dated Europa Star set of coins which is part of an ongoing multi-national numismatic programme dedicated to highlighting the Ages of Europe, begun in 2016. This year’s theme focuses on the Renaissance, defined as a period in European history between the 14th and 17th centuries that led to the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity
By the Italian Mint …… On the occasion of the 500th Anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Ministry of Economy and Finance is issuing a commemorative coin with a nominal value of 2 euros, made by the State Mint, to celebrate the Tuscan artist and inventor, considered one of the greatest geniuses […]
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What drove a $450 million sale? Bragging rights? Philanthropy? Clever marketing? By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… A couple of weeks ago, the world was shocked when a painting by the great Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci sold for $450,300,000 USD. The price shattered the previous record for a work of art, […]
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