The Symphony Set (Lastufka Collection)
1985, Italy, European Year of Music


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS 69
Owner: Lastufka Collection
 
Set Category: Thematic & Topical Coins
Set Name: The Symphony Set (Lastufka Collection)
Slot Name: 1985, Italy, European Year of Music
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Purchased 3/7/12 Composition: 0.2953 oz of Silver Diameter: 29.3mm Mintage: 96,000 Obverse: The muse of music. An inspired design featuring musical elements such as the staff, a hand harp, and what appears to be the outline of a violin or guitar body. In Greek mythology, Euterpe was first named the muse of music. Later she was referred to as the muse of lyrical poetry. She is credited by some with inventing the double-flute. Reverse: Frontal view of a pipe organ with the date and denomination below it. The inscription “Anno. Europeo. Della. Musica." crowns the entire design. The pipe organ was invented in in Ancient Greece in the 3rd century BC. Before bellows were invented, water pressure was used to create the wind required. Edge Lettering: “Repubblica Italiana” This coin was minted as part of the European Year series, an annual celebration where a different subject or event is celebrated for twelve months, including commemorative coinage and stamps. This was the first coin purchased for my Symphony Set, a custom set of coins featuring musical themes, including: instruments, scores, composers, or musicians.

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