100 grams - Silver .925 - Bayer - La Fortuna
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Italy, 1996 – “Fortuna” by Albrecht Dürer – Commemorative ingot 100 g – 925 silver
Italian silver 925 commemorative ingot/plate, weighing 100 grams, dated July 1996, dedicated to the famous engraving “Fortuna” by Albrecht Dürer.
The obverse features a refined raised reproduction of Albrecht Dürer’s famous composition (1471–1528) generally known as Nemesis or La Grande Fortuna. The winged allegorical figure is depicted naked, balanced atop a sphere, while holding in her hands her symbolic attributes. At the bottom there is a detailed relief landscape.
At the top there is the inscription “LA FORTUNA,” while in the lower band the name “DÜRER” appears.
The reverse bears at the top the Bayer logo and the inscription:
“LS-P Garbagnate”
In the center is engraved the phrase:
“SAFETY AT WORK
AND THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF EVERYONE AND NOT ONLY
FORTUNE”
followed by the date:
“July 1996”
At the bottom there are several small punches, among which the title “925” is clearly legible, indicating sterling silver.
Specifications:
Material: silver
Finish: 925/1000
Weight: 100 g
Theoretical pure silver content: ~92.5 g
Date: July 1996
Provenance/issue indicated: LS-P Garbagnate
Endorsement/logo: Bayer
Subject: Fortuna / Nemesis, from Albrecht Dürer
Shape: ingot/rectangular plaque
Manufacturing: relief on the front and engraved/punched inscriptions on the reverse
Condition
Used/exhibiting conditions, with numerous superficial scratches, signs of handling, oxidation/patina, and traces visible especially on the glossier surfaces of the reverse. The relief on the front remains clearly legible and preserves good overall definition.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and show in detail the conditions, inscriptions, and punches.
Italy, 1996 – “Fortuna” by Albrecht Dürer – Commemorative ingot 100 g – 925 silver
Italian silver 925 commemorative ingot/plate, weighing 100 grams, dated July 1996, dedicated to the famous engraving “Fortuna” by Albrecht Dürer.
The obverse features a refined raised reproduction of Albrecht Dürer’s famous composition (1471–1528) generally known as Nemesis or La Grande Fortuna. The winged allegorical figure is depicted naked, balanced atop a sphere, while holding in her hands her symbolic attributes. At the bottom there is a detailed relief landscape.
At the top there is the inscription “LA FORTUNA,” while in the lower band the name “DÜRER” appears.
The reverse bears at the top the Bayer logo and the inscription:
“LS-P Garbagnate”
In the center is engraved the phrase:
“SAFETY AT WORK
AND THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF EVERYONE AND NOT ONLY
FORTUNE”
followed by the date:
“July 1996”
At the bottom there are several small punches, among which the title “925” is clearly legible, indicating sterling silver.
Specifications:
Material: silver
Finish: 925/1000
Weight: 100 g
Theoretical pure silver content: ~92.5 g
Date: July 1996
Provenance/issue indicated: LS-P Garbagnate
Endorsement/logo: Bayer
Subject: Fortuna / Nemesis, from Albrecht Dürer
Shape: ingot/rectangular plaque
Manufacturing: relief on the front and engraved/punched inscriptions on the reverse
Condition
Used/exhibiting conditions, with numerous superficial scratches, signs of handling, oxidation/patina, and traces visible especially on the glossier surfaces of the reverse. The relief on the front remains clearly legible and preserves good overall definition.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and show in detail the conditions, inscriptions, and punches.
Details
Total weight
100 grams
Metal
Silver
Material fineness
.925
Refinery
Bayer - La Fortuna
Country of origin
Italy
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