


5 Euro Ulysses; gold
2024 yearGold (.999) | 15.55 g | 30 mm |
Issuer | Portugal |
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Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2024 |
Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48 |
Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
Composition | Gold (.999) |
Weight | 15.55 g |
Diameter | 30 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#425304 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ulysses archery.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ULISSES PORTUGAL 2024
CASA DA MOEDA
GONÇALO VIANA
Designer: Gonçalo Viana
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Ulysses, one of the greatest heroes of Western mythology, is associated with the foundation of the city of Lisbon (Olisipo). Immortalized in the poem Homer's Odyssey, Ulysses faced numerous trials on his journey home, including encounters with the cyclops Polyphemus, cannibalistic giants, the sorceress Circe, Scylla, and Charybdis. The narrative highlights his cunning and persistence. The coin dedicated to mythology highlights Ulysses as an inspirational figure, with his legendary abilities, minted by the INCM.
Interesting fact
The Ulysses; gold) 2024 5 Euro coin from Portugal made of Gold (.999) weighing 15.55 g has a unique design, featuring an image of Ulysses, the legendary hero of Greek literature, on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2024 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euro (Ulysses; gold) 2024 coin.