April 26, 2024
Ek // 2,5 Euro Portugal 2009 UNESCO - Belém Tower
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EUROS market® 2,50 euro Portugal 2009 Series UNESCO Belém Tower Belém Tower is a fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon , Portugal . It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site (along with the nearby Jerónimos Monastery ) because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries . The tower was commissioned by King John II to be part of a defense system at the mouth of the Tagus River and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. The tower was built in the early 16th century and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles. The structure was built from lioz limestone and is composed of a bastion and the 30 meter (100 foot),four story tower. It has incorrectly been stated that the tower was built in the middle of the Tagus and now sits near the shore because the river was redirected after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake . In fact, the tower was built on a small island in the Tagus River near the Lisbon shore. Country Portugal Face Value 2,5 Euro Year 2009 Metal Silver.925 Weight 15,55gr Size 28 mm Quality Proof Mintage 5 000 With Boxer and certificated Condition of sell After finishing the ebuyer will be informed by email about the total value, and you has 8 days
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