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


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS 65
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 3/12/12 Composition: Bi-metallic Diameter: 25.7mm Mintage: 90,548,166 Obverse: A beautiful harp surrounded by "Eire" (which is Irish for "Ireland") and the date, 2002. This was the first year of issue for this design. Harps were independently invented and developed throughout history, with some early depictions going back as far as 400 BC by the Egyptians. Reverse: A map of Ireland with the denomination, two euros. Edge: Redded with "2"s and stars. This coin was minted from 2002 through 2006 and was designed by Jarlath Hayes (obverse) and Luc Luycx (reverse). This was the third coin purchased for my Symphony Set, a custom set of coins featuring musical themes, including: instruments, scores, composers, or musicians.

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