UKRAINE 10 HRYVNAS DMYTRO VYSHNEVETSKYI (BAIDA) HEROES OF IN SOUTH AFRICA

Ukraine 10 hryvnas Dmytro Vyshnevetskyi (Baida) Heroes of Cossack Age Proof 1999 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Silver 0.925 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   1999 Weight:   31,1 CoA:   Yes Face Value:   10 hryvnias Dimensions:   38,6     Quality:   Proof     Mintage:   10,000   New coin with capsule, CoA and box Series: Heroes of Cossack AgeThe commemorative coin is dedicated to Dmytro Vyshnevetsky, the orthodox Prince and Cossack ataman, who in 1556 built a fortress on the Dnipro River island of Mala Khortytsia and founded the Zaporizhian SichOn the coin obverse there is the composition similar to the whole Series of coins which embodies the National idea of the Unified Ukraine: next to the small National Emblem of Ukraine, the emblematic figures of Michael the Archistrategos and crowned lion are located, which are symbols of Kyiv and L`viv Cities. Circular inscriptions are split by baroque ornamentation: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿, 10 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿, 1999, (Ukraine/ 10 Hryvnia/ 1999), the designation of precious metal - Ag 925 and its weight in fineness - 31,1.On the coin reverse there is a figure of Vyshnevetskyi, with a bow in his hand; on the right inscribed are his Family Coat of arms and his date of death - 1563. The conventionalized circular inscription says: ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (¿¿¿¿¿) (Dmytro Vyshnevetskyi (Baida). ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.