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15 Euros Ernest Walton
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 15 Euros 15 EUR = USD 16 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#140342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Walton and Cockcroft’s experiment. At the bottom of the design is an atom, an arrow points upwards to Lithium 7. An arrow points upwards to the left to an explosion. An “E” for energy streams upwards from the explosion. Einstein’s theory of special relativity “E=MC2“. On the left, two Helium (alpha) particles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
15 EURO
ERNEST WALTON 1932
E
E = mc2
p
7 Li
Engraver: Rory Breslin
Edge
Milled
Comment
Original PackageInteresting fact
The Ernest Walton coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Walton's birth, who was a renowned physicist and Nobel laureate from Ireland. The coin's design features a depiction of Walton's famous experiment that split the atom, which was a groundbreaking achievement in the field of physics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Euros (Ernest Walton) 2015 coin.
