5 Euro Ulysses ; silver
2024 year| Silver (.925) | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#425303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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 silver coin from Portugal features a unique design that takes inspiration from James Joyce's novel "Ulysses." The coin's reverse side depicts a scene from the novel, showing the character of Leopold Bloom standing on Dublin's Sandymount Strand, with the sea and the Dublin Mountains in the background. The design is the work of Irish artist Robert Ballagh, who is known for his abstract and figurative paintings. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item for anyone interested in literature, art, or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euro (Ulysses ; silver) 2024 coin.
