Mercury’s baton and a horn of plenty Sculpture “Mercury’s baton and a horn of plenty” symbolizes the emblem of the city, established in 1790. The author was a famous Russian sculptor A. Mironov. Marble baton is designed as a round column, around which two bronze snakes entwined. At the foot of the column isthe horn of plenty, also made in bronze. On the tip of the horn is the ball. There is hole, in which people traditionally throw coins to return to this fascinating city. Sculpture framed by beautiful street lamps, which installed the bench. From the sculpture opens a wonderful view of the famous arch"King's Gate", one of the main symbols of the city.