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5 Euros Herculaneum
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#45346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
A nymph who draws water from a fountain with a horn, as taken from a neo-Attic marble relief found in a residential building in Herculaneum. Above, detail of the mosaic of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, In center, left of the nymph, the value, with mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 EVRO
R
ERCOLANO 1709 · 2009
Translation:
5 Euro
Hercolaneum 1709 - 2009
Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Initial mintage of 9000 pieces was decreased at 7800Interesting fact
The 5 Euro Herculaneum coin from Italy, minted in 2009, features a unique design that showcases the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The coin's design includes an image of the city's famous Villa of the Papyri, which was excavated in the 18th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 R | 7800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Herculaneum) 2009 coin.
