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"Aeneid" poem by Ivan Kotlyarevsky
The jubilee coin of 100 Hryvnias denomination is dedicated to 200th anniversary since the first publication of "Aeneid" poem by Ivan Kotlyarevsky (1769-1838), the founder of the new Ukrainian literature. In circulation since October 28, 1998.
Obverse:
On the coin obverse there is a depiction of the Small State Emblem of Ukraine, surrounded by the antique and Cossack attributes: two lyres, a helmet, a sabre, a flask and a quiver with arrows. On the coin there are the following inscriptions: УКРАЇНА and 1998 ( above); 100 ГРИВЕНЬ, Au 900, designation of precious metal and 15,55, its pure weight (underneath, in two lines).
Reverse:
On the coin reverse there is the composition, consisting of grotesque images: Aeneid and Didona, the heroes of the poem, standing near the central figure of the Cossack playing bandura (a folk Ukrainian instruments) on the background of a landscape. On the coin there are the following inscriptions: ЕНЕЇДА - above; І.КОТЛЯРЕВСЬКОГО and 200 РОКІВ - underneath, in three lines.
Country:
Ukraine
Catalog ID:
UA93CM1
Krause ID:
KM# 65
Value:
€3300
Mintage:
2000
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
100 hryvnen
Purity:
0.9
Weight:
15.55g
Diameter:
25mm
Year:
1998
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Local program:
Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine
Designer:
Roman Chaykovsky
Source of information:
National Bank of Ukraine www.bank.gov.ua