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Genoese Fortress in the town of Sudak

Commemorative coin of 10 Hryvnias denomination is dedicated to the distinguished middle-age fortified structure of 14th-15th centuries located in the former capital of Soldai consulate of the city of Genoa in Crimea-Sudak. The fortress majestic ramparts and towers had been constructed during 100 years and now belong to the most attractive world monuments. In circulation since May 30, 2003.

Ukraine 2003 Genoese Fortress in the town of Sudak
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On the coin obverse obverse the fortress plan is depicted, in the centre of which on the background of a conventionalized ornamentation there is a two-lined inscription: 10 ГРИВЕНЬ; on both sides there are figures of a warrior with an arbalest (right) and a wine-grower (left); to the left there is the Small State Emblem of Ukraine and inscriptions: УКРАЇНА (above), 2003 (left); beneath there is a designation of metal - Ag 925 and its pure weight - 31,1, as well as the Mint logo of the National Bank of Ukraine is depicted
Reverse: 
On the coin reverse the fortress is depicted on which background, beneath  the dates - 14th-15th cc are depicted, between which there is a heraldic board with emblems (of Genoa doge, Genoese republic and consulate) which decorate one of the fortress towers. Left of the fortress there is a merchant ship and circular inscriptions: СУДАК (above, left) and ГЕНУЕЗЬКА ФОРТЕЦЯ (beneath).
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Catalog ID: 
UA217CM1
Krause ID: 
KM# 197
Value: 
€170
Mintage: 
3000
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0.925
Weight: 
31.1g
Diameter: 
38.61mm
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