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2 Hryvni Scythian Gold
2005 year| Gold (.9999) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 2 Hryvni 2 UAH = USD 0.049 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Thickness | 0.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#70224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
There is a golden plaque depicting a relief sideview figure of a Scythian horseman, which was found in 1830 during archeological excavations of Kul-Oba burial mound near the city of Kerch.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СКІФСЬКЕ ЗОЛОТО
Translation: Scythian Gold
Engravers: Volodymyr Demianenko, Roman Chaikovskyi
Designer: Borys Hrudenko
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin is dedicated to the Scythian period (7th - 3d centuries B.C.), an extremely important stage in the development of the jewellers' art in the territory of Ukraine. This distinctive jewellers' art was embodied in figures of animals which decorated military munitions, household goods, clothing; etc.Interesting fact
The 2 Hryvni (Scythian Gold) 2005 coin from Ukraine is unique in that it features a gold-plated replica of a Scythian golden pectoral, which was discovered in a burial mound in the Ukraine and dates back to the 4th century BCE. The coin's design is intended to showcase Ukraine's rich cultural heritage and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Hryvni (Scythian Gold) 2005 coin.
