© Central Forum of Numismatists of the USSR
© Central Forum of Numismatists of the USSR
1500 Francs CFA Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
2010 year| Silver (.999) | 155.5 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Ivory Coast |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 1500 Francs CFA 1500 XOF = USD 2.51 |
| Currency | CFA franc (1960-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#131744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*MERVEILLES DU MONDE DE L'ANTIQUITE*
2010
MAUSOLÉE D'HALICARNASSE
Translation:
Wonders of the Ancient World
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, which is featured on the coin, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was a grand tomb built for King Mausolus, a Persian satrap, in the 4th century BCE. The structure was famous for its beauty and grandeur, and it was said to be decorated with magnificent sculptures and statues. Despite its fame, the mausoleum was eventually destroyed by earthquakes in the 12th century CE, and only a few remains of it exist today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1500 Francs CFA (Mausoleum of Halicarnassus) 2010 coin.
