20 rubles 2005 Belarus silver proof coin – Vseslav of Polotsk
€30.00
20 rubles proof coin
silver 925/1000
quality proof;
diameter 38.61 mm
weight 33.63 g.
Mintage 5 000 pcs
Date of issue: 28.10.2005
Description
Commemorative coins “Vseslav of Polotsk”
Obverse: in the center – reconstruction of Cathedral of St. Sophia built during the reign of Usyaslau of Polatsk; at the top – the relief of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus; along the rim inscription – “РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ” (REPUBLIC OF BELARUS); at the bottom – year of issue, (silver coin – alloy standard) and face value “20 РУБЛЁЎ” (20 ROUBLES) – on silver coin.
Reverse: the relief effigy of Usyaslau of Polatsk, to the left of it – conventionalized image of the wolf at the background of the solar disk, which symbolizes supernatural abilities of Usyaslau of Polatsk; in the left–hand part along the rim – inscription “УСЯСЛАЎ ПОЛАЦКІ” (USYASLAU OF POLATSK) and years of his reign “1044 – 1101”.