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1 Tala Artemis
2016 year| Gold (.585) | 0.5 g | 11.00 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (2007-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.36 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.585) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#311808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Allegorical depiction of Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, holding a bow, in the background a doe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARTEMIS
GO
GODS OF OLYMPUS
Unabridged legend: Gods of Olympus
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Tala (Artemis) 2016 coin from Samoa is a unique and interesting coin due to its connection to ancient Greek mythology. The coin features an image of Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth, on its obverse side. This design choice was made to commemorate the country's cultural ties to ancient Greece and to highlight the importance of mythology in Samoan culture. Additionally, the coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Tala (Artemis) 2016 coin.
