10Euro,2022,SLOVAKIA,Silver,650th anniv of Skalica a free royal town,PROOF

Description: Because Skalica occupied a strategic position on the western border of the Hungarian Kingdom, close to vital trade routes, and because he needed to strengthen his kingdoms north-west defences, King Louis I of Hungary granted Skalica the rights of a free royal town. The document by which he conferred this status is dated 6 October 1372 and was issued in Trnava. Although the original document was not preserved we know about it only from a transcription its major historical importance for the future development of the town can still be seen today. Skalica gained the right and duty to build defensive fortifications, and its citizens enjoyed a moratorium on tax and fee payments until the fortifications were completed. Goods from the town were exempted from duty and toll charges throughout the kingdom. The town was granted the right to hold weekly and annual markets, as well as all the other privileges usually conferred on free royal towns. Consequently, Skalica became a hub of economic, cultural and spiritual life in the broader local region. Description of the coinObverse:The obverse depicts St Georges Rotunda to the right of centre, overlying part of an extract from a deed in which King Albert of Hungary reaffirmed the privileges granted to Skalica. The Slovak coat of arms appears in the lower left of the design. Inscribed along the upper edge are the name of the issuing country SLOVENSKO, the year of issuance 2022, and the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovna Kremnica) consisting of the letters MK placed between two dies. On the left side, above the text, are the coins denomination 10 and currency EURO, one above the other.Reverse:A historical depiction of Skalica features on the reverse from the left to right edges, with towns historical seal embedded in the lower right of the image. Along the edge of the upper half of the design is the inscription SLOBODNÉ KRÁLOVSKÉ MESTO (free royal town). In the lower left, below the main image, is the name SKALICA and the year 1372, one above the other. At the lower right edge are the stylised initials PV, referring to the coins designer Peter Valach.Coin detailsDesigner:Peter ValachComposition:.900 silver, .100 copperWeight:18 gDiameter:34 mmEdge: SKALICA SLOBODNÉ KRÁLOVSKÉ MESTO 1372(Skalica free royal town 1372)Producer:Kremnica MintEngraver:Dalibor SchmidtIssuing volume:2,700 coins in brilliant uncirculated quality6,450 coins in proof qualityIssuing date:8 August 2022 I do combined shipping.Shipment: registered letter, 1st class from Slovakia, EUFeel free to contact me.

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