Austria 10 Euro 2017 Archangel Gabriel Silver Proof Coloured

This is the second coin in the Austrian series of coins that have the theme of the heavenly message. This second coin has the Angel Gabriel as its subject.... Read more
€145.00

Additional Information

SKU AT17-10EGPP
Theme Engel Gabriël
Worth 10 euro
Metal Zilver
Country Austria
Quality PROOF
Circulation 30.000
Year 2017
Weight 15,5 gram
Diameter 32,00
Category Other special euro coins

Product Description

This is the second coin in the Austrian series of coins that have the theme of the heavenly message. This second coin has the Angel Gabriel as its subject. Angel Gabriel is widely regarded as a powerful person who brings good news. His news brings happiness. The Angel Gabriel is mentioned in the Old Testament (Daniel) of the bible, is also mentioned in the Jewish Torah as well as the Islamic Quran. In the New Testament of the bible he brings the good news of pregnancy of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, and the pregnancy of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. Centrally, on the face of the coin, is a lily which is the symbol of the virginity of Mary. Here the letter æGÆ of the Angel Gabriel is shown, around which are leaf ornaments. In the outer ring of the coin is the country name Republik Oesterreich along with the value of 10 Euro and the year 2017. On the reverse of the coin is an image of a young Angel Gabriel with blonde hair and peacock feathers on his back, according to a 500 year-old painting. Austrian coins are famous for their beautiful execution, this silver coin is no exception! The quality of this coin is Silver-Proof. The special thing about this coin is that the ornamental leaves are orange coloured. This beautiful coloured silver coin is presented in a luxury package and comes with a numbered certificate. This special coin is described in three languages on the certificate