Belarus 2012 20 R Orthodox Icons Theotokos Of Barkalabovsk 1oz Silver Proof Coin
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:10182278 | Certification: Belarus |
Country Belarus Year 2012 Face Value 20 Rubles Metal Silver Fineness .925 Weight 1 Oz (31.10g) Dimensions 30 x 45 mm Edge Milled Mintage 10, 000 pcs Finish Proof General informationThe sixth coin from The "Orthodox Wonder-working icons" - series issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus. The Most Holy Theotokos of Barkalabovsk is one of the greatest masterpieces of Belarusian school of icon paint...ing. In the opinion of experts it was created in the late XVI century or in the first half of the XVII century in the central region of Belarus (possibly in Slutsk). It was originally located in the John the Baptist (Ascension) Convent in Barkalabovsk, 8 kilometers north of Bykhov on the right bank of the Dnieper. In 1882 the monastery was burnt, but the miraculous icon was saved from the fire. After 1920 the monastery was closed and the icon was moved to the chapel of Bykhov. In 1953 miracle-working icon was brought to the Trinity Church of Bykhov where is kept up to date.ObverseStylised design of a cross, surrounded by traditional ornaments, coat of arms of the Republic of Belarus, inscriptions in Belorussian language "Republic of Belarus", "20 roubles" and "2012", and the hallmark - "Ag 925".ReverseEngraved image of the Mother Mary with the Child, gold plating crowns and ornaments on the background. Inscription: "Barkalabovskaya" (in Belorussian).
