WINDOWS OF HEAVEN ZAGREB CATHEDRAL Kaptol Silver Coin 10$ Cook Islands 2015 For Sale

WINDOWS OF HEAVEN ZAGREB CATHEDRAL Kaptol Silver Coin 10$ Cook Islands 2015

WINDOWS OF HEAVEN ZAGREB CATHEDRAL

14th COIN IN \"WINDOWS OF HEAVEN\" SERIES

PRE-ORDER: COIN SHIPPED AFTER AVAILABLE FROM THE MINT (MIDDLE MARCH 2015)

2015 issue in famous Windows of Heaven\'s series featuring full-color stained glass inserts from famous churches and cathedrals around the world. This release features the Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol, Republic of Croatia. Mintage of 2.000 pieces worldwide.

The series, entitled \"Windows of Heaven\" will see a number of coins released, struck to exquisite proof quality, honouring famous Cathedrals throughout the world and they intricately designed stained glass windows. Struck in to the reverse of this coin is an image showing the outside of the particular Zagreb Cathedral, with a plan of the outlay of the church below. To the left is shown a section taken from within the cathedral showing a beautifully designed stained-glass window. The name of the series, city featured and year of issue are all inscribed on this side. On the obverse the stained-glass can be seen showing the image in reverse. On this side, together with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, is the country of issue and the face value. This stunning entry into innovative numismatics is struck from sterling silver and encapsulated, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

BACKGROUND AND HISTORY

Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol, Republic of Croatia
The Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol is a Roman Catholic institution and the tallest building in Croatia. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and to kings Saint Stephen and Saint Ladislaus. The cathedral is typically Gothic, as is its sacristy, which is of great architectural value. Its spires can be seen from many locations in the city.
Construction on the cathedral started in 1093, but the building was destroyed by the Tatars in 1242. At the end of the 15th century, the Ottoman Empire invaded Bosnia and Croatia, triggering the construction of fortification walls around the cathedral, some of which are still intact. In the 17th century, a fortified renaissance watchtower was erected on the south side, and was used as a military observation point, because of the Ottoman threat.
The cathedral was severely damaged in the 1880 Zagreb earthquake. The main nave collapsed and the tower was damaged beyond repair. The restoration of the cathedral in the Neo-Gothic style was led by Hermann Bollé, bringing the cathedral to its present form. As part of that restoration, two spires 108 m (354 ft) high were raised on the western side, both of which are now in the process of being restored as part of an extensive general restoration of the cathedral.
The cathedral is depicted on the reverse of the Croatian 1000 kuna banknote issued in 1993.
When facing the portal, the building is 46 meters wide and 108 meters high.[3] The cathedral contains a relief of Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac with Christ done by the Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrovic. The cathedral was visited by Pope Benedict XVI on 5 June 2011 where he celebrated Sunday Vespers and prayed before the tomb of Blessed Aloysius Stepinac.

Country:Cook IslandsYear:2015Face value:10 DollarsMetal:Silver925/1000Weight (g):50Diameter (mm):50Quality:ProofMintage (pcs):2.000Certificate COA:YesBox:Yes

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