782) Amatrice: "Art Treasures of Amartice", Italy: A 5 Euro Bimetallic Commemorative Coin issued by the Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) on 06.08.2018:
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1) Historic Sassi (meaning "The Stones of Matera"): (I Sassi di Matera Basilicata): "Italy of the Arts Series": (Serie Italia della Arti): A 10 Euro Proof Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico Zecca Della Stato" (IPZS) on 19.09.2017
2) 80th anniversary of the Founding of the Vatican City State (1929-2009): A Vatican Euro Coin Set depicting Pope Benedict XVI on the Obverse, issued by Vatican City Mint in 2009
3) Amatrice: "Art Treasures of Amartice", Italy: A 5 Euro Bimetallic Commemorative Coin issued by Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) on 06.08.2018
The Reverse of the 5 Euro Bimetallic coin depicting the "Madonna with Child enthroned" placed against a background of an image of Amartice Town buildings
For some other interesting posts from Italy, please visit the following posts:
1) Historic Sassi (meaning "The Stones of Matera"): (I Sassi di Matera Basilicata): "Italy of the Arts Series": (Serie Italia della Arti): A 10 Euro Proof Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico Zecca Della Stato" (IPZS) on 19.09.2017
2) 80th anniversary of the Founding of the Vatican City State (1929-2009): A Vatican Euro Coin Set depicting Pope Benedict XVI on the Obverse, issued by Vatican City Mint in 2009
3) Amatrice: "Art Treasures of Amartice", Italy: A 5 Euro Bimetallic Commemorative Coin issued by Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) on 06.08.2018
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) has issued on 06.08.2018 a 5 Euro Gold Coin, which commemorates the splendid architectural and Art of the town of Amartice in Northern Lazio (Central Italy) and the centre of the food-agricultural area of Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park.
Amatrice was recognised by Italians as among one of the "most beautiful villages of Italy", chiefly because of its renowned medieval historical centre and its famous culinary specialty, the - "bucatini all' amatriciana".
On 24.08.2016, the town was devastated by a severe earthquake that destroyed most of the historic buildings of Amartice and killed or wounded several persons.
It is estimated that over 259 persons were killed in the natural calamity and that over three-quarters of the town was destroyed. Unofficial/unconfirmed estimates of human losses in the Earthquake have been placed at much higher than the official figure given out.
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 6.2 on the Richter scale and as it had struck Central Italy, the surrounding areas felt the tremors, even as far away as Rome, with Amartice being its epi-centre.
By the time reality had set in and officials were assessing the damage and determining loss of life, much of this scenic and beautiful hill town set in the "Latium Apennines" was reduced to mere rubble.
Thousands were rendered homeless from levelled homes and most the buildings which were left standing were deemed to be either too dangerous or unsuitable for inhabiting.
It is estimated that over 259 persons were killed in the natural calamity and that over three-quarters of the town was destroyed. Unofficial/unconfirmed estimates of human losses in the Earthquake have been placed at much higher than the official figure given out.
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 6.2 on the Richter scale and as it had struck Central Italy, the surrounding areas felt the tremors, even as far away as Rome, with Amartice being its epi-centre.
By the time reality had set in and officials were assessing the damage and determining loss of life, much of this scenic and beautiful hill town set in the "Latium Apennines" was reduced to mere rubble.
Thousands were rendered homeless from levelled homes and most the buildings which were left standing were deemed to be either too dangerous or unsuitable for inhabiting.
Some of the historic buildings destroyed in the earthquake include:
Church of Sant'Agostino (Saint Augustine) - 1428 AD (also destroyed in the Church were a Gothic portal and some frescoes, including the "Annunciation" and Madonna with Child and Angels". Severe damage to the building took place, with part of the roof and the upper half of the façade including the rose window also collapsed)
Church of Sant'Emidio - 15th Century
Church of San Francesco (Saint Francis) - late 14th Century (also destroyed was a marble Gothic portal and 15th Century frescoes in the Apse)
Church of Santa Maria Porta Ferrata
Gothic Church (located in the frazione of San Martino)
Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie - 15th Century
Sanctuary of Icona Passatora - late 15th Century (located in the frazione of Ferrazza)
After the tremors had ceased and the clearing of much of the rubble had taken place, massive efforts were undertaken to restore and rebuild as much of these architectural and historical treasures as possible. Italian authorities had already experienced a similar natural calamity/earthquake in the town of l'Aquillia in 2009, about 30 kilometres away from Amartice and did their utmost to bring quick relief to the towns-people of Amartice and restore their town to the best possible extent.
As reconstruction in both these towns still continues, the residents of Amartice are hoping to restore a particular symbol of their once picturesque town - the Church of Saint Augustine - which had over the centuries been the centre of life and culture for the locals.
The Obverse of the 5 Euro Bimetallic coin depicts the Chuirch of Saint Augustine, which is a fine example of Abruzzo Gothic Romanesque architecture. In the background is a detail from the rose window on the façade of the church.
The peripheral inscription reads "REPUBLICA ITALIANA" (meaning "The Republic of Italy"). On the bottom periphery is an architectural detail from the church.
The Reverse of the 5 Euro Bimetallic Coin includes a detail from the fresco featuring the "Madonna and Child enthroned" and are depicted holding/protecting the city, which also includes the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
On the left of the design is the denomination of the coin "5 EURO" and the Mint of Rome mint mark - the letter "R".
On the right side is the year of issue "2018". Below the primary design is the inscription "AMARTICE" in stylised letters. Under this is the name of the designer "MOMONI" (standing for 'Claudia Momoni').
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 5 Euro; Metallic Composition: Bimetallic; Diameter/Size: 27.5 mm; Weight: 9.5 grams; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated; Maximum Mintage: 20,000 pieces; Mint: Mint of Rome; Year: 2018.
The 5 Euro Bimetallic Coin is presented in a heat-sealed coin-card format titled "Tesori Artistici di Amatrice" (meaning " Artistic Treasures of Amartice") and includes the specifications of the coin and graphics seen in the coin designs.
An image of the Church of St. Augustine façade before the Earthquake struck in 2016
After the tremors had ceased and the clearing of much of the rubble had taken place, massive efforts were undertaken to restore and rebuild as much of these architectural and historical treasures as possible. Italian authorities had already experienced a similar natural calamity/earthquake in the town of l'Aquillia in 2009, about 30 kilometres away from Amartice and did their utmost to bring quick relief to the towns-people of Amartice and restore their town to the best possible extent.
As reconstruction in both these towns still continues, the residents of Amartice are hoping to restore a particular symbol of their once picturesque town - the Church of Saint Augustine - which had over the centuries been the centre of life and culture for the locals.
The peripheral inscription reads "REPUBLICA ITALIANA" (meaning "The Republic of Italy"). On the bottom periphery is an architectural detail from the church.
On the left of the design is the denomination of the coin "5 EURO" and the Mint of Rome mint mark - the letter "R".
On the right side is the year of issue "2018". Below the primary design is the inscription "AMARTICE" in stylised letters. Under this is the name of the designer "MOMONI" (standing for 'Claudia Momoni').
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 5 Euro; Metallic Composition: Bimetallic; Diameter/Size: 27.5 mm; Weight: 9.5 grams; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated; Maximum Mintage: 20,000 pieces; Mint: Mint of Rome; Year: 2018.
The 5 Euro Bimetallic Coin is presented in a heat-sealed coin-card format titled "Tesori Artistici di Amatrice" (meaning " Artistic Treasures of Amartice") and includes the specifications of the coin and graphics seen in the coin designs.
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