2011 PALAU 10 DOLLARS TIFFANY ART 2011 MANUELINE

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2011 PALAU 10 DOLLARS TIFFANY ART 2011 MANUELINE Country: Palau Year: 2011 Face value: 10 Dollars Metal: Silver .999 Weight: ca. 2 oz Diameter: 50 mm Quality: Antique finish Mintage: 999 pcs. Extra: with stained glass Manueline is the term used for a special Portuguese style of architectural ornamentation in the late Gothic age. The name refers to Dom Manuel I, one of Portugal’s most significant kings. During his regency from 1495-1521 the small country on the Atlantic coast was at its peak of economical and political power. A meaningful indication therefore was when Vasco da Gama opened the sea route to India in 1498. During this heyday these magnificent Manueline buildings were erected. They are based on shapes from the late Gothic era, enriched with motives from Spain, Flanders and the Italian Renaissance. As a special characteristic Manueline shows a plenitude of fanciful decorating elements which originate from the seafaring milieu: waves, anchor chains, mooring ropes with knots, mussel beds and pearls. Also the armillary sphere, an astronomic device for the determination of celestial coordinates, is almost never missing. Until today it is still on the Portuguese flag and stands for the deep bond between the country and seafaring. The latest coin edition which belongs to the Tiffany-Art series shows two Manueline masterpieces read more