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WINDOWS OF HEAVEN ZAGREB CATHEDRAL Kaptol Silver Coin 10$ Cook Islands 2015
WINDOWS OF HEAVEN ZAGREB CATHEDRAL Kaptol Silver Coin 10$ Cook Islands 20152015 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
WINDOWS OF HEAVEN ZAGREB CATHEDRAL Kaptol Silver Coin 10$ Cook Islands 2015
WINDOWS OF HEAVEN ZAGREB CATHEDRAL Kaptol Silver Coin 10$ Cook Islands 2015The 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,
