Gargoyles were first used in ancient Egypt, where The latter is not part of the water drainage system and is only a decorative The difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque is that Like Washington, D.C., which is known for heavy thunderstorms. And they are especially useful in an area While by legend gargoyles, which originated in ancient timesĪnd were popularized in medieval times, are said to ward off dark forces, theyĪre also part of the gutter system. The walls of the cathedral so that the walls do not sustain damage. Very practical purpose, which is to divert water during rain storms away from Not everyone knows that gargoyles are not simply artisticĭetails added to make a building look more interesting but, in fact, serve a Including the 112 gargoyles on the top of the building. and is widely admired for its stunning architecture, The cathedral is the sixth largest in the world and second People every year in addition to those who worship and attend mass services The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and is visited by thousands of The cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Washington and Scariest, making it a great choice for the new coin series, which is likely to Washington, D.C., called “The Decay.” This gargoyle, which was one of the firstĪdded to the building during the 1960’s, is considered to be one of the The first coin, which is being issued in silver with twoįinishes, Antique and Proof, depicts a gargoyle from the National Cathedral in Skulls, dragons, and various mythical creatures, modern coin enthusiastsĬlearly have an appreciation for coins with unusual and scary designs such as Name of the series, while the coat of arms of Chad appears on the obverse side.īased on the success of recent coin series that depict Where the image of the gargoyle appears, will have only one inscription, the To keep the focus on the artwork, the reverse, which is Most well-known cathedrals and medieval buildings such as Notre Dame Cathedral Rather than reproduce, the gargoyles and grotesques that appear on the world’s The series will feature coins with designs that are inspired by, Under the legal authority of the African Republic of Chad is being launched A new coin series called “Gargoyles and Grotesques” issued
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