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THE SPITTER- NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL DE PARIS – GARGOYLES & GROTESQUES – 2017 1 oz Pure Silver Proof Finish Coin – Republique du TChad
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THE SPITTER- NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL DE PARIS – GARGOYLES & GROTESQUES – 2017 1 oz Pure Silver Proof Finish Coin – Republique du TChad
2nd release in the exciting new series of collector coins bringing to life Gargoyles and Grotesques from around the world and the buildings they appear on. The second coin in the series features the grotesque called THE SPITTER with the Notre Dame Cathedral de Paris, in the background. Spitter has adorned the Notre Dame Cathedral since the 1300s and is one of the more famous gargoyles to be featured on the Cathedral.
FEATURES
- 2017 Republique du TChad
- .999 Fine Silver Coin
- #799 Antique finish, #200 Proof Finish
- Collector box with COA Card
- Edge numbered
- 999 Prestige Worldwide total mintage
Gargoyles and Grotesques – Decay
“What is the meaning of these unclean monkeys, these savage lions and monstrous creatures?” – St Bernard, 12th Century. In architecture a gargoyle is a stone carving of a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes and are found on structures all over the world. They serve a dual purpose – to protect the building from dark forces as well as divert rain from the building as they are fitted with an elaborate downspout. Grotesques are architectural creatures like a gargoyle but do not have a functioning drainage capability. Gargoyles and grotesques date back to ancient times but were popularized in 12th century Medieval times in Europe.
Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Catholic cathedral found in Paris, France. The cathedral is widely considered to be on the finest examples of Gothic architecture and is among the largest and most well-known church buildings in the world. Many individually crafted statues adorn the cathedral and include famous gargoyles and grotesques also known as chimeras. The cathedral was essentially completed in 1345.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mintage: 999 (200 Proofs)
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 1 oz
Dimensions: 39mm