Product code: 000050074555
Madonna della Seggiola 10 Cedis Ghana 2020 – 999 Silver, 50 grams
This extraordinary 50-gram .999 pure silver coin is dedicated to one of the most celebrated masterpieces of the Renaissance: Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola. The issue commemorates the 500th anniversary of Raphael's death (1520–2020), celebrating the artistic legacy of one of the greatest masters in the history of Western art.
Mint by the Republic of Ghana with a face value of 10 Cedis, this coin stands out for its technical sophistication and high artistic content.
Design and Artistic Features
The reverse features a magnificent reproduction of the Madonna della Seggiola, a famous painting preserved in Florence. The numismatic interpretation highlights the softness of the faces and the harmony of the composition, emphasized by the Antique Finish, which lends depth, contrast, and a highly elegant textured appearance.
The reverse features the inscription: "500 ANNIVERSARY RAPHAEL," commemorating this important anniversary. The obverse depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the official inscriptions:
• ELIZABETH II
• 10 CEDIS
• 2020
• REPUBLIC OF GHANA
• 50 g Ag 0.999
The lower part of the obverse features two elegant decorative angels, further enhancing the composition.
Country: Ghana
Year: 2020
Face Value: 10 Cedis
Metal: .999 pure silver
Weight: 50 grams
Diameter: 50 mm
Quality: Antique Finish
Mintage: 500 pieces worldwide
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Original Case: Yes